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SO08 DMF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,485 mi
Last recorded146,485 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 DMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 146,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 146,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,165 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,521 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,385 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 108,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 101,724 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 101,724 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,351 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/f inner brake pad worn

slight play at n/s track rod end

Fail 7 Jan 2019 87,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/f inner brake pad worn

slight play at n/s track rod end

Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,716 miles

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

unable to check rear brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2016 65,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint adjustable arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint adjustable arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint adjustable arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint adjustable arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,484 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,493 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,255 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,637 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 DMF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SO08 DMF, 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 DMF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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