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A1 VEF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,706 mi
Last recorded103,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 103,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working n/s and o/s/rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,978 miles

Age related corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,798 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,117 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,352 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,074 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 64,074 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,975 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,768 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 47,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 44,722 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 40,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,092 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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A1 VEF 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 88.2%.

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 A1 VEF, 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 A1 VEF registered?

A1 VEF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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