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S2 TUW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,056 mi
Last recorded142,056 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 TUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 142,056 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 142,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 125,260 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,289 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 110,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,371 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,509 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2014 75,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,816 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,278 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,571 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 17,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S2 TUW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S2 TUW, 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 S2 TUW registered?

S2 TUW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is S2 TUW safe to buy?

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