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S16 TNS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,276 mi
Last recorded120,276 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 TNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 120,276 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,490 miles

n/s rear and o/s front tyres have damage to outer side walls

Fail 11 Jan 2019 116,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s rear and o/s front tyres have damage to outer side walls

rear tyres getting low on edges

suspension height fault displayed on dash

Pass 12 Dec 2017 109,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 76,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,012 miles

all tyre tread depths getting low (3mm)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 53,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

temp repair to o/s door mirror

Pass 7 Sep 2013 53,615 miles

temp repair to o/s door mirror

Pass 17 May 2012 40,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 30,169 miles

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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S16 TNS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S16 TNS, 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 S16 TNS registered?

S16 TNS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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