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SB08 EFF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,409 mi
Last recorded127,409 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 127,409 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 118,190 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 118,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 108,730 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 108,730 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,288 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,043 miles

Nearside Rear Constant velocity joint - gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 3 Dec 2015 98,043 miles

Nearside Rear Constant velocity joint - gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 90,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,256 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,744 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,630 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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SB08 EFF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 SB08 EFF, 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 SB08 EFF registered?

SB08 EFF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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