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SG08 OEW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,760 mi
Last recorded168,760 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 OEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 168,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 166,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2019 162,674 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 162,615 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 155,223 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 138,389 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 138,389 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,799 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear centre row full inspection not possible

engine bay covers fitted obscuring testable items

park brake efficiency only just met minimum 16% advise attention needed

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 12 Sep 2014 116,134 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 116,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 110,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,213 miles

both rear inner anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 87,862 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,378 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 OEW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 SG08 OEW, 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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SG08 OEW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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