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SV08 MPE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,289 mi
Last recorded174,289 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 MPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 174,289 miles

/Park brake faulty on dash yellow light , park brake working ok

Floor corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 8 corroded and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside corroded and all components

Fail 7 Feb 2024 174,289 miles

/Park brake faulty on dash yellow light , park brake working ok

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Floor corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 8 corroded and bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside corroded and all components

Pass 16 Jan 2023 166,698 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,630 miles

Floor corroded

Suspension light on yellow

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 159,624 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Seized (2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Floor corroded

Gear selector need replaced

Suspension light on yellow

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 153,832 miles

underside corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 145,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 143,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively signs of heat at OF (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

signs of oil leak from rack

Fail 30 Jan 2019 143,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively signs of heat at OF (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

signs of oil leak from rack

Pass 14 Dec 2017 132,500 miles

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

Front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at hub (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack ball ends(borderline)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,004 miles

borderline play in nearside steering rack ball end

slight play in offside steering rack ball end

Pass 25 Oct 2016 120,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

air tank reservoir corroded

surface corrosion on chassis front and rear

Fail 25 Oct 2016 120,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

air tank reservoir corroded

surface corrosion on chassis front and rear

Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,223 miles

Front both steering arms have slight play in them

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,549 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,391 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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SV08 MPE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV08 MPE, 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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SV08 MPE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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