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SV08 URU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,997 mi
Last recorded131,997 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 URU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 131,997 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack track rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface rust on unprotected chassis sections

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal and lower covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 131,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack track rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake back plate damaged and corroded

surface rust on unprotected chassis sections

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal and lower covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 126,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 113,666 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 113,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 102,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 71,094 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 53,353 miles

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

hand brake module makes noise

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 URU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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