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SV08 USE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,294 mi
Last recorded102,294 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 USE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 99,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 94,698 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/18 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,516 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,767 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,041 miles

Rear brake discs rusted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,048 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,704 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 28,703 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn

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 USE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SV08 USE, 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 SV08 USE registered?

SV08 USE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SV08 USE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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