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SY08 VHU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,257 mi
Last recorded146,257 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 VHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 146,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Jan 2025 146,180 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component likely to become detached side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 27 Nov 2023 143,558 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play near side and off side track rod ends slight free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 143,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play near side and off side track rod ends slight free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 139,405 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 139,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c/v boot badly damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn to excess, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6 on outer edge of the middle three quarters (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 132,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose above suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all sills, door steps and suspension corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 129,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 129,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,752 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 122,746 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor loose

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 117,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main run to nearside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main run to offside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor loose

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,204 miles

BOTH INNER ROD ENDS IN RACK AS PLAY

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CHECK PRESSURES SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRIP CHECK PAD LIFE WEAR INDICATOR LOOSE NOT CONECTED (3.5.1g)

UNDERBODY ALL PIPES BRAKE HOSES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,196 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER PAD LOOKS CLOSE TO METAL PADS FROM 1 SIDE TO OTHER UNEVEN WEAR (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired HAND BRAKE MECH NOT WORKING CORRECT MOTOR SUSPECT (3.5.1n)

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated NOT WORKING AT ALL STRIP CHECK (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear to cords and out shape change now do NOT GO ON MOTORWAY OR ABOVE 30MPH (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH INNER ROD ENDS IN RACK AS PLAY

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CHECK PRESSURES SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRIP CHECK PAD LIFE WEAR INDICATOR LOOSE NOT CONECTED (3.5.1g)

UNDERBODY ALL PIPES BRAKE HOSES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,352 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,102 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,008 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,591 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 48,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,215 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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SY08 VHU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SY08 VHU, 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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SY08 VHU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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