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R123 SMF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,611 mi
Last recorded166,611 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 SMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2023 166,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 158,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 158,561 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 153,484 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pad indicator not fitted correctly

Fail 17 Dec 2021 153,483 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges park brake wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pad indicator not fitted correctly

Pass 11 Dec 2020 149,944 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 149,911 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 144,115 miles

nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2018 139,122 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 139,120 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 131,413 miles

undertrays fitted not able to inspect some joints and pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 120,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat n/s/r

Pass 9 May 2014 100,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 92,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 86,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2011 63,973 miles

Rearmost seats not fitted in the upright position at time of test - no seat belt check carried out for these seats only

Fail 22 Apr 2011 63,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rearmost seats not fitted in the upright position at time of test - no seat belt check carried out for these seats only

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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R123 SMF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R123 SMF, 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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R123 SMF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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