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S15 MVS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,345 mi
Last recorded183,345 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 MVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 183,345 miles

Offside Rear Suspension airbag protective gaiter split

Fail 12 Sep 2025 183,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension airbag protective gaiter split

Pass 3 Sep 2024 172,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension airbag protective gaiter split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 169,304 miles

nearside rear suspension air bag dust cover slightly split

wipers slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2022 158,233 miles

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

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

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

both steering rack boots slightly loose

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear exhaust fouling vibration/balance weight

offside rear suspension air bag dust cover split

oil leak at rear diff

rear brake discs slightly corroded

x1 exhaust bracket missing

Pass 28 Aug 2021 152,855 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot wet (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak Behind osf wheel area ()

Offside Rear Suspension airbag protective gaiter split

Pass 25 Aug 2020 143,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 134,443 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 117,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres cuts in tread

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 103,435 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres cuts in tread

engine cover & under trays fitted

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,643 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully test 2 rear belts

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,247 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 62,247 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 58,445 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)

n/s/r tyre tread cuts full circumfrence

Pass 6 May 2011 36,855 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 36,565 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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S15 MVS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange 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 S15 MVS, 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 S15 MVS registered?

S15 MVS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is S15 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 MVS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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