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R111 SWW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

241,212 mi
Last recorded241,212 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 SWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 241,212 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 218,271 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 209,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 191,650 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 191,650 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 170,754 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 170,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 149,422 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,876 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,661 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 117,658 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 106,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 106,062 miles

Air suspension leaking tank (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 77,474 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,043 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 54,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,041 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,541 miles

Power steering fluid is on the minimum.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,380 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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R111 SWW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R111 SWW, 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 R111 SWW registered?

R111 SWW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is R111 SWW safe to buy?

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