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SV08 XVO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,152 mi
Last recorded153,152 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 XVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 153,152 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 145,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 145,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 136,464 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 136,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,064 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 123,812 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 113,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,315 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,603 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,161 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,665 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,663 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,392 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,869 miles

slight corrosion on o/s front/rear brakepipe

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 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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What year was SV08 XVO registered?

SV08 XVO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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