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SG05 ZZZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,438 mi
Last recorded211,438 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 ZZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 211,438 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 211,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 209,225 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2023 209,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 204,618 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Offside catch not holding. Nearside functioning adequately to hold the bonnet closed. (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated No access to reservoir, as it is covered. (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear on body, near hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear tie rod inner balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Outer bag cover split. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lower unit missing. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear wheelarch moulding is missing, exposing the pressed metal. No sharp edges or projections.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear on body, near hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension pump very noisy in operation.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, less than 10mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 204,618 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Offside catch not holding. Nearside functioning adequately to hold the bonnet closed. (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated No access to reservoir, as it is covered. (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear on body, near hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear tie rod inner balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Outer bag cover split. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lower unit missing. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear wheelarch moulding is missing, exposing the pressed metal. No sharp edges or projections.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear on body, near hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension pump very noisy in operation.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A, less than 10mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 200,282 miles

Evidence of fluid leak on undertray.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake pad friction warning wiring is damaged.

Slight free play and knocking noise in steering gear assembly.

Small chips in windscreen, Offside.

Fail 13 Sep 2021 200,281 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush/joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (Obligatory lamp) (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Evidence of fluid leak on undertray.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake pad friction warning wiring is damaged.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 195,851 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 195,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 183,140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 175,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 167,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 154,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 136,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 125,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 125,956 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 104,841 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 104,833 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre approx 2mm inner edge

Fail 10 May 2012 83,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre depth low on edges

Pass 10 May 2012 83,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre depth low on edges

Pass 4 May 2011 62,817 miles

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

slight play in o/s rack arm assy.

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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SG05 ZZZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG05 ZZZ, 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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SG05 ZZZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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