2008 Land Rover Discovery · 19,622 MOT tests
2008 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2008 Land Rover Discoverys fail 33.2% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 Discovery years (19,622 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 33.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 141,930
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,622
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.7%
- Suspension11.8%
- Brakes10.7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
- Tyres4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.95%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 4.35%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.28%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.6%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.19%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.82%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.87%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.2%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.45%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2008 Land Rover Discoverys fail 33.2% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 Discovery years (19,622 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.95% of tests), position lamp not working (4.35% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Land Rover Discovery shows 141,930 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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