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T444 STC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,710 mi
Last recorded183,710 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 STC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 183,710 miles

Inner sills rusted

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 183,670 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitment ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Inner sills rusted

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 179,482 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 179,482 miles

Emissions unable to be completed injector leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 175,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 166,883 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 156,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 156,969 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 145,667 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 145,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,357 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 135,533 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 128,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 120,589 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2017 120,588 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake lines excessively corroded (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake lines (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front foglight cracked and not working

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 111,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,581 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 89,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 68,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,600 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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T444 STC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T444 STC, 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 T444 STC registered?

T444 STC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for T444 STC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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