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SL08 MBF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,142 mi
Last recorded159,142 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 MBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 159,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

lower undertrays fitted

rec rear brake service

Fail 27 Nov 2017 159,143 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone - arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 143,988 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 143,987 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 138,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,813 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,285 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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SL08 MBF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL08 MBF, 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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SL08 MBF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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