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SC08 UKT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

248,157 mi
Last recorded248,157 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 UKT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 248,157 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 241,369 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2024 232,157 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 12 Jul 2023 223,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 212,772 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 201,648 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 201,646 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabilizer / both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 193,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 184,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 172,457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 157,765 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 144,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 130,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 130,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,671 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,903 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 90,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,505 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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SC08 UKT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SC08 UKT, 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 SC08 UKT registered?

SC08 UKT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is SC08 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 UKT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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