MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sills covered preventing full inspection
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sills covered preventing full inspection
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear, insecure above rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
prop. shaft centre mount worn
rear most seats and belts not checked (has items in boot)
reverse lamps inoperative
smoke test limits just met
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper joint leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear, insecure above rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
prop. shaft centre mount worn
rear most seats and belts not checked (has items in boot)
reverse lamps inoperative
smoke test limits just met
Fuel tank support/guard corroded, fuel tank still securely attached
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion on o/s front/rear brakepipe
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SV08 XVO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 XVO, 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 XVO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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