MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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/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
/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
Floor corroded
Suspension light on yellow
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
underside corroded
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
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
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)
borderline play in nearside steering rack ball end
slight play in offside steering rack ball end
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
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
Front both steering arms have slight play in them
under trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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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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