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AF08 NVL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,865 mi
Last recorded162,865 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 162,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 156,801 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 152,294 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,374 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 145,267 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 139,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 130,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,129 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,769 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,619 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 82,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

OS rear tyre only is winter type

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Possible noise from OS front wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2012 82,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

OS rear tyre only is winter type

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible noise from OS front wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 61,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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AF08 NVL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AF08 NVL, 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 AF08 NVL registered?

AF08 NVL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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