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RV08 ORO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,692 mi
Last recorded166,692 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ORO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 166,692 miles

Front fog lamp lenses damaged

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 16 Feb 2026 166,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front fog lamp lenses damaged

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 10 Feb 2025 163,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake slight binding

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2024 158,094 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads in poor condition

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

corrosion on underside of vehicle including rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 13 Feb 2024 158,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake pads in poor condition

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

corrosion on underside of vehicle including rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2023 153,415 miles

Front nearside and offside fog lamp lense damaged

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2023 153,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside fog lamp lense damaged

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2022 149,686 miles

bonnet struts weak

nearside and offside front fog lamp lenses damaged

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2021 144,152 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside fog light lenses damaged

Spare tyre defective flat ()

bonnet struts weak

Pass 11 Mar 2020 141,975 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 138,158 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (inner rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside fog light lenses damaged

boot wont open

display showing malfunctions

Pass 20 Feb 2018 133,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear suspension bag dust cover split

Pass 23 Feb 2017 127,085 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,775 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,041 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the outer edge of the tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 106,869 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre is unevenly worn around the outer edge of the tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 98,808 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyrestarting to wear on inner tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,808 miles

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

offside front tyrestarting to wear on inner tread

Pass 23 Feb 2012 85,190 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RV08 ORO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV08 ORO, 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 RV08 ORO registered?

RV08 ORO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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