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AC08 VAY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,854 mi
Last recorded152,854 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 VAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 152,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 152,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 149,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion under car

Pass 13 Feb 2023 144,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension parts

Pass 24 Feb 2022 140,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 134,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 131,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 121,986 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

center mirror insecure

ns and os side steps corroded and broken

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,611 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,608 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play do not drive (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,543 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 71,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2013 59,971 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 59,747 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2012 51,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 51,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,201 miles

rear seats not preseent at test unable to check seat belts

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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AC08 VAY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AC08 VAY, 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 AC08 VAY registered?

AC08 VAY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AC08 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 VAY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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