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V30 HSE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,655 mi
Last recorded110,655 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 HSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 110,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 105,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 96,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,585 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,258 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,169 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 9 Mar 2017 68,169 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 21 Mar 2016 60,600 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,907 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 53,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,790 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,250 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,491 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 36,491 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,559 miles

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

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)

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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V30 HSE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V30 HSE, 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 V30 HSE registered?

V30 HSE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is V30 HSE safe to buy?

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