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SN08 SOA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 SOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 139,899 miles

Both sides outter sills corroded/holed

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Moist around fuel filter

Nearside Rear Supension airbag damaged.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper/Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper/Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 139,893 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both sides outter sills corroded/holed

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Moist around fuel filter

Nearside Rear Supension airbag damaged.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper/Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper/Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 134,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 134,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked in "Yellow" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Fog light not working

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 131,001 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 130,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 130,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 125,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 120,623 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Warning light illuminating indicating bonnet open

Fail 22 Sep 2021 120,623 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Warning light illuminating indicating bonnet open

Fail 26 Aug 2021 120,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,472 miles

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

Nearside step missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both far rears ()

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

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2020 118,472 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step brackets sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside step missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both far rears ()

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,627 miles

Air suspension warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn very slight play possibly hub bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn very slight play possibly hub bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 113,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air suspension warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn very slight play possibly hub bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn very slight play possibly hub bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & heavily worn inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated outer protection boot (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated outer rubber protection boot (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 28 Feb 2018 100,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & heavily worn inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated outer protection boot (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated outer rubber protection boot (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 87,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,381 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to car

Fail 2 Mar 2016 80,381 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to car

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,858 miles

em light on

Pass 30 May 2014 64,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,913 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

nearside steering rack end/ track rod has slight play

Pass 9 May 2012 51,049 miles

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

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 12 May 2011 43,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SN08 SOA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 SN08 SOA, 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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SN08 SOA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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