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SG08 OFX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

124,754 mi
Last recorded124,754 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 124,754 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 124,754 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 124,180 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 124,178 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides tie bars (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 119,608 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 111,723 miles

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

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) ()

offside rear upper outer suspension bush incorrectly fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 111,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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) ()

offside rear upper outer suspension bush incorrectly fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 107,912 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 107,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,726 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play o\s and n\s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,726 miles

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended inner wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play o\s and n\s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 89,371 miles

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

some corrosion on front brake pipes

some corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2016 79,444 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

offside front lower wish bone has slight play in rear mounting bush

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some corrosion on all uncoated brake pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2016 79,444 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to limit

front brake discs worn and very corroded

offside front lower wish bone has slight play in rear mounting bush

rear brake pads worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some corrosion on all uncoated brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,953 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,372 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on tread but not showing cord

Fail 13 Jan 2014 62,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut on tread but not showing cord

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eng man light on

Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,772 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,482 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,482 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,055 miles

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

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

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 OFX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SG08 OFX, 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 OFX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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