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SW08 KZY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,930 mi
Last recorded172,930 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 KZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 172,930 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rearx 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner sill has corrosion but not excessive

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 166,621 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2024 166,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 152,124 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 149,244 miles

Central SEAT BELT COVER DAMAGED

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 149,244 miles

Central SEAT BELT COVER DAMAGED

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 140,025 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged COVER DAMAGED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SUGGEST REPLACEMENT ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 140,025 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded HOSE TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged COVER DAMAGED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE 3.3MM

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SUGGEST REPLACEMENT ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 129,962 miles

Central SEAT BELT COVER DAMAGED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 129,962 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central SEAT BELT COVER DAMAGED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,899 miles

Offside Front TYRE 3.2MM

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD WORN AND NOT SECURE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,369 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 3.2MM

Oil leak BAD ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,594 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 2.6MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE 3.1MM

TYRE SIZE ,,255/60/18/112V/M&S ,,EXTRA LOAD PIRELLI

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEATS AND SEAT BELTS DUE TO LOAD

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,213 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 84,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,858 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 70,858 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pad warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,743 miles

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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SW08 KZY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW08 KZY, 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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SW08 KZY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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