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TRH 434

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,474 mi
Last recorded178,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRH 434
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 178,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2025 178,441 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step removed revealing sharp and corroded metal brackets (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step removed revealing sharp and corroded metal brackets (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2024 171,973 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Jun 2023 164,390 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 164,352 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 158,602 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 152,749 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 151,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 151,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 145,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 139,507 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Mar 2017 130,978 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 111,132 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 75,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,829 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 64,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 54,596 miles

front brake pads wearing close to wear sensor

near side front antirollbar link worn not excessive at time of test thoug may produce suspension noise

rear antiroll bar d bushes worn not excessive at time of test though may produce suspension noise

Fail 5 May 2011 54,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads wearing close to wear sensor

near side front antirollbar link worn not excessive at time of test thoug may produce suspension noise

rear antiroll bar d bushes worn not excessive at time of test though may produce suspension noise

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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TRH 434 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TRH 434, 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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TRH 434 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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