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SP08 PVD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,898 mi
Last recorded45,898 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 PVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 45,898 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 44,849 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 44,849 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,015 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,861 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,365 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,635 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,405 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,625 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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SP08 PVD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 SP08 PVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP08 PVD registered?

SP08 PVD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SP08 PVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 PVD 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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