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SC55 STC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,739 mi
Last recorded75,739 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 STC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides From Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 75,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides From Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,183 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both nsf and osf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 66,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,842 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,047 miles

Central Rear propshaft mounting appears worn but cannot clearly see to assess fully ..advise investigate / repair as needed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rearmost seats 6/7 folded and obscured by fitted load bay cover and fitted floor mat... clearly not in use ... benefit of doubt given ... seatbelts etc not tested

Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,626 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats 6/7 folded / removed / obscured by load bay matting … no items tested

Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,860 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,559 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,636 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 41,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,263 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,767 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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SC55 STC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SC55 STC, 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 SC55 STC registered?

SC55 STC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is SC55 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 STC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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