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P99 ERS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,298 mi
Last recorded76,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 ERS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 76,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jan 2026 76,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 72,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,047 miles

Suspension warning lamp on

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,704 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 36,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,832 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 28,376 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 24,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,353 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,054 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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P99 ERS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P99 ERS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P99 ERS registered?

P99 ERS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is P99 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P99 ERS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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