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SD08 DSU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,562 mi
Last recorded152,562 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 DSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 152,562 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 151,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 146,268 miles

Chassie and suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 143,562 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))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 20 Jan 2020 143,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2019 139,711 miles

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Lower balljoint dust cover small split

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

Nearside rear upper hub bush slight wear/movement

Fail 15 Jan 2019 139,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Lower balljoint dust cover small split

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

Nearside rear upper hub bush slight wear/movement

Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,236 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

offside rear brake backing pate missing

plastic skirt covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 130,317 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover, & under covers, also sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components

heavy corrosion to nearside rear brake backing plate.

offside rear brake backing plate missing

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 130,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover, & under covers, also sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components

heavy corrosion to nearside rear brake backing plate.

offside rear brake backing plate missing

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,147 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,525 miles

small bulge in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 100,852 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brakes back plates holed

Pass 1 May 2013 80,640 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 53,157 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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SD08 DSU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SD08 DSU, 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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SD08 DSU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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