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S70 MSD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,762 mi
Last recorded86,762 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 MSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 86,762 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 86,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 81,529 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 81,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,330 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 75,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 65,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,261 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 56,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,042 miles

Nearside Rear tyre lumpy inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre lumpy inside edge

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,485 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,638 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,064 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,944 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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S70 MSD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S70 MSD, 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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S70 MSD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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