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TR 1905

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,910 mi
Last recorded94,910 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR 1905
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 94,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 93,895 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 93,895 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 92,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 91,143 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 89,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,330 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,450 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 79,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2017 74,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2017 74,375 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2016 69,864 miles

Offside Front steering inner joint has slight play

Pass 21 May 2015 63,753 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 63,748 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2014 55,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,398 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,398 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking tread area

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,337 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

both rear tyres wearing

o/s/r outer cv boot poor condition and leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,035 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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TR 1905 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TR 1905, 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 TR 1905 registered?

TR 1905 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is TR 1905 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR 1905 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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