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SL08 ZTD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,098 mi
Last recorded174,098 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 174,098 miles

((1,50-default)),,P3,,17 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,P3,,VEHICLE OBVIOSELY USED EXTENSIVELY ON BEACH/SAND APPARENT EVERWHERE,, ETC ETC,,

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALLLLLLLLLLLLL------------AGE/MILES ETC ETC, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OSF INNER SILLS....UNDERBODY -AGE/MILES ETC ETC,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. COMBINED EFFECIENCY 17%=PODOT-MONITOR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 168,917 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 166,870 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side step underside corroded

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside sidestep underside corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 161,479 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 156,696 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 156,685 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pipe corroded n/s/r

Pass 30 Jul 2020 151,660 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe lightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 147,394 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 139,145 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 131,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 124,667 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 124,667 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 115,633 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 109,881 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,841 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

spare tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 52,799 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,785 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 ZTD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL08 ZTD, 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 SL08 ZTD registered?

SL08 ZTD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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