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TR03 TAR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,096 mi
Last recorded100,096 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR03 TAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 100,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 55,318 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 137,536 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 121,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 113,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 107,767 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,801 miles

Central Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge & on the legal limit

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge & near the legal limit

SUGGEST TO REPLACE THE 2 FRONT TYRES NOW

Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,183 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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TR03 TAR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TR03 TAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TR03 TAR registered?

TR03 TAR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is TR03 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR03 TAR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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