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S29 CSR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,010 mi
Last recorded132,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 CSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 132,010 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most of front and rear suspension has some corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 130,694 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged from body to wishbone been replaced by a hard pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner of chassis leg holed next to rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air unit gaitor split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

both sills covered with plastic sill overs not allowing full inspection

brake warning light on but pads ok

roll control light on

under side of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 124,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 120,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 112,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 101,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum pass requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,126 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 83,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,930 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,762 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,249 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,677 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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S29 CSR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S29 CSR, 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 S29 CSR registered?

S29 CSR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is S29 CSR safe to buy?

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