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TIL 9143

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

200,001 mi
Last recorded200,001 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 9143
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 200,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 192,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 185,488 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 172,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank guard/mounting cradle corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2021 166,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 161,928 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 157,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 157,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 147,470 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 130,082 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 130,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 113,544 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 101,841 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,810 miles

covers fitted underneath vehicle preventing full inspection

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of engine bay

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,700 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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TIL 9143 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TIL 9143, 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 TIL 9143 registered?

TIL 9143 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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