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R29 RLW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,975 mi
Last recorded172,975 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 RLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 172,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and getting near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 172,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and getting near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 163,349 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both joints ()

Fail 28 Dec 2024 163,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bad connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both joints ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 154,334 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 154,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 145,058 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 145,058 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2021 137,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 130,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,628 miles

All tyres at 3mm Front have slight wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged When in full left hand lock catching stabiliser link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner rack boot clips loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 112,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to front worse around exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to front worse around exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

All tyres at 3mm Front have slight wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged When in full left hand lock catching stabiliser link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner rack boot clips loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,404 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,485 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 84,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,077 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2011 40,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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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R29 RLW 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 R29 RLW, 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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R29 RLW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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