2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

4,802 MOT tests in 2024. 65.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time65.2%
Failed or needed repairs34.8%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,802 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    149 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    140 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    115 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.1%
  2. Brakes18.0%
  3. Suspension16.8%
  4. Body & chassis8.8%
  5. Tyres5.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.0%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 65.2% of 2008 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,802 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).