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SO08 DNV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 126,181 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 101,532 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 90,757 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 82,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 82,084 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,398 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,992 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,360 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,376 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 DNV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SO08 DNV, 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 SO08 DNV registered?

SO08 DNV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SO08 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 DNV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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