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AM08 KWL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,030 mi
Last recorded213,030 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 213,030 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 206,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 206,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 205,241 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt missing plastic cover

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on body

intermittent suspension fault light on dash

Fail 20 Jul 2022 205,241 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear seat belt missing plastic cover

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on body

intermittent suspension fault light on dash

Pass 2 Aug 2021 200,897 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 200,897 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 196,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2020 196,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 189,319 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 181,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 173,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,411 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 151,411 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 128,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,437 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 107,436 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,968 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,024 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 64,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AM08 KWL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM08 KWL, 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 AM08 KWL registered?

AM08 KWL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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