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S4 KGO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

31,135 mi
Last recorded31,135 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 KGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 31,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 29,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 26,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 140,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

vehicle fully waxoyled

Pass 28 Jun 2023 26,057 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 26,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking showing cords 155/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking showing cords 155/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 138,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 134,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s turret tops (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heavily under sealed

central exhaust flange corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 23,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 126,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s & o/s chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear diff seals minor leak o/s & n/s

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 5 Apr 2019 126,476 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s & o/s chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear diff seals minor leak o/s & n/s

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Aug 2018 23,012 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 23,012 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,561 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 121,561 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,612 miles

Lower exhaust rusty

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)

hand brake lever travel

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2017 117,612 miles

Lower exhaust rusty

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

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)

hand brake lever travel

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

all tyres worn x4

Pass 7 Oct 2015 19,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,809 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

chassis rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,775 miles

Oil leak

chassis surface rust

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,048 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,765 miles

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

all discs worn x4

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,020 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs worn /rustyx4

exhaust rusty

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,629 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs rusty x4

all tyres wearing on edges x4

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,589 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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S4 KGO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 S4 KGO, 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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S4 KGO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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