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SO08 DME

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,789 mi
Last recorded155,789 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 DME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 155,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 155,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 14,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill -limited vision on exact condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in chassis,floors,sills etc

Fail 20 Dec 2021 148,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached not attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill -limited vision on exact condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in chassis,floors,sills etc

Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,272 miles

corrosion in inner sills,chassis,floors ,steps etc -limited vision on extent of corrosion

play in nearside front suspension /steering joints ,limited vision

Fail 23 Oct 2020 138,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion in inner sills,chassis,floors ,steps etc -limited vision on extent of corrosion

play in nearside front suspension /steering joints ,limited vision

Pass 25 Oct 2019 130,245 miles

Chassis rails in rusty condition

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Floor pans in rusty condition

Noise from fanbelt area

Noise from gearbox when clutch pedal depressed

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff rusty and slightly corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to check condition of sills due to covers and steps fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2019 130,245 miles

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

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

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

Chassis rails in rusty condition

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Floor pans in rusty condition

Noise from fanbelt area

Noise from gearbox when clutch pedal depressed

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff rusty and slightly corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to check condition of sills due to covers and steps fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,815 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails have light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

oil level low

Fail 5 Oct 2018 117,810 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails have light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,943 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 98,714 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of nearside door handle

corrosion on sills

engine light on

side steps fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 98,714 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad light illuminated

condition of nearside door handle

corrosion on sills

engine light on

side steps fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,739 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 58,739 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,870 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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SO08 DME is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO08 DME, 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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SO08 DME is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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