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RIB 3544

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

177,761 mi
Last recorded177,761 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 3544
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 177,761 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 166,928 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 160,181 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 154,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 150,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 146,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 141,149 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 135,922 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 127,319 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 127,319 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 110,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,940 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,205 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,772 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,854 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RIB 3544 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RIB 3544, 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 RIB 3544 registered?

RIB 3544 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is RIB 3544 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 3544 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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