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SB08 ZHV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 ZHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 108,001 miles

Front Floor Pans Corroded

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

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

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

Rear Floor Pans corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 99,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 88,777 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no spare wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,647 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,718 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 81,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,338 miles

Fuel cap damaged but still seals

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges and on 2-3mm

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 77,338 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel cap damaged but still seals

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges and on 2-3mm

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,209 miles

fuel cap deteriated but secure and sealing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 71,209 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel cap deteriated but secure and sealing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,529 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,741 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,748 miles

o/s/r tyre AT wear indicators

Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms (rack ends) excessively worn and play

o/s/r tyre AT wear indicators

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 ZHV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZHV, 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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SB08 ZHV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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