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V333 MDS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,015 mi
Last recorded160,015 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV333 MDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 160,015 miles

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

Prop bearing housing rubber deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2026 160,015 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Prop bearing housing rubber deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2025 150,662 miles

Prop bearing housing rubber deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2025 150,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop bearing housing rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2024 147,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop bearing housing rubber deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2024 147,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also wearing on inner edge - Advise alignment 225/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also bald on inner edge - Advise alignment 225/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Prop bearing housing rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2023 139,999 miles

Prop bearing housing rubber deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2023 139,978 miles

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

Prop bearing housing rubber deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2022 134,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 131,477 miles

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 128,140 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,415 miles

Offside Front Outer washer blocked

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake squealing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 114,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,728 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 107,728 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure bumper harness (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge & has small cut in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,659 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,693 miles

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

Front anti roll bar has play in D bushes

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

Rear anti roll bar has play in D bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2014 85,693 miles

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

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

Front anti roll bar has play in D bushes

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear anti roll bar has play in D bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,806 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 71,806 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,121 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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V333 MDS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V333 MDS, 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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V333 MDS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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