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TW02 MAS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,111 mi
Last recorded158,111 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW02 MAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 158,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on body

engine system fault light on dash

side steps corroded through

Fail 15 Dec 2022 158,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on body

engine system fault light on dash

side steps corroded through

Pass 9 Dec 2021 151,210 miles

Engine fault warning on dash but eml not on

N/S/R brake disc rubbing through brake back plate

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 151,118 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine fault warning on dash but eml not on

N/S/R brake disc rubbing through brake back plate

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 142,450 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 142,449 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 135,645 miles

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 22 Jan 2018 128,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,296 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 109,077 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking back to front pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,786 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,782 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 89,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,895 miles

steps fitted to towbar that extend beyond rear bumper.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,647 miles

all four tyres worn on extreme inner edges.

n/s headlamp beam cut off is rather poorly defined.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,743 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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TW02 MAS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TW02 MAS, 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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TW02 MAS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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