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SL08 ZRF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

186,189 mi
Last recorded186,189 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 ZRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 186,189 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2024 186,184 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 169,857 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 169,742 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 169,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 166,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 160,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 155,019 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 148,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 126,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

hand brake cable worn throuhg and fowling on wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 89,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 75,960 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 75,953 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 56,309 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 ZRF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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