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AL05 CAV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,746 mi
Last recorded131,746 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 CAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 131,746 miles

all tyres worn

Fail 10 Dec 2021 131,743 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres worn

mil on

Pass 17 Dec 2020 126,928 miles

tyres worn

Pass 15 Jun 2019 120,725 miles

mil on

rear brake pipe deteriorating

Fail 14 Jun 2019 120,724 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

mil on

rear brake pipe deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2018 117,288 miles

coolant low (light on)

front brakes worn

Fail 22 May 2018 117,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

coolant low (light on)

front brakes worn

Pass 15 May 2017 112,373 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 108,972 miles

all four tyres on legal limit

Fail 6 May 2016 108,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres on legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,742 miles

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

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

brake pipes pitted

nearside front seat belt frayed

play in both sides of steerinf rack tie rods

Fail 14 Jan 2015 99,742 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

brake pipes pitted

nearside front seat belt frayed

play in both sides of steerinf rack tie rods

Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,499 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 92,498 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,191 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 82,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,930 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,965 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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AL05 CAV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AL05 CAV, 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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AL05 CAV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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