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SP08 XOK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,122 mi
Last recorded114,122 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 XOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 114,122 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 109,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,891 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,995 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 97,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,268 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 90,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,388 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,934 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,506 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 73,506 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,130 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,716 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,267 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,976 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,296 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 XOK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XOK, 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 XOK registered?

SP08 XOK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is SP08 XOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 XOK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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