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SV08 USF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

217,211 mi
Last recorded217,211 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 217,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in the case of all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear air suspension gaiters deteriorated

chassis corroded - not yet excessively

Fail 17 Oct 2024 217,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in the case of all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear air suspension gaiters deteriorated

chassis corroded - not yet excessively

Pass 15 Nov 2023 211,542 miles

Both outer sills and rear arches have repairs covered in sealant

Both sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Floor pan repair covered in sealant

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both suspension air bag dust covers deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Underside structure and components corroded and covered in sealant

Fail 9 Nov 2023 211,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both outer sills and rear arches have repairs covered in sealant

Both sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both suspension air bag dust covers deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Underside structure and components corroded and covered in sealant

Pass 10 Nov 2022 197,139 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 197,139 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 179,292 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 179,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TOP BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TOP BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 173,537 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 173,537 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 145,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 145,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner track rod slight play

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 3 May 2018 125,735 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly damaged both rear wheels have a weld repair (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 110,583 miles

both front tyre walls damaged not resulting in cords exposed

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,149 miles

EML on.

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts dust cover protector (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear row of seats not in use

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,276 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 83,276 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,438 miles

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

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

engine management light on

n/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2012 55,438 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 42,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 USF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 USF, 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 USF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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