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SG08 OER

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,819 mi
Last recorded134,819 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 OER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 134,819 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 134,819 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security full chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 127,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 118,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 111,730 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir has minor corrosion Air suspension Tank (1.1.9 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody starting to corrored

Fail 4 Apr 2022 111,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Air/vacuum reservoir has minor corrosion Air suspension Tank (1.1.9 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody starting to corrored

Pass 9 Apr 2021 105,824 miles

Fuel tank guard/ securing device corroded, not considered excessive.

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle undercarriage has various areas/ parts corroded, not considered excessive.

Fail 7 Apr 2021 105,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear upper arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank guard/ securing device corroded, not considered excessive.

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle undercarriage has various areas/ parts corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,150 miles

Fuel tank strap/ tank shield heavily corroded but not considered insecure.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various areas of corrosion on various parts & components of vehicle.

Various parts & components of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,728 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & NSF Brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF & NSF. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 93,727 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner cv gaiter. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & NSF Brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF & NSF. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

underbody rusting.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 19 Aug 2016 61,265 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,702 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 40,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,370 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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SG08 OER is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SG08 OER, 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 SG08 OER registered?

SG08 OER is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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