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SR06 AER

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,777 mi
Last recorded146,777 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR06 AER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 146,777 miles

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 146,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 137,213 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 136,385 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 136,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 128,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from heatshield by roll bar > Hose; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from heatshield by roll bar > Hose; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission; transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 128,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from heatshield by roll bar > Hose; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from heatshield by roll bar > Hose; **Advise Closer Inspection** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission; transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,115 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 119,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 104,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,582 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,503 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,951 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,475 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,174 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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SR06 AER is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 SR06 AER, 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 SR06 AER registered?

SR06 AER is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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