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CA08 MDK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

185,334 mi
Last recorded185,334 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 185,334 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 180,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 166,888 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 163,382 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 155,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edges both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 149,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 142,947 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 129,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight noise from nearside front hub

Fail 21 Jul 2016 129,606 miles

Horn not working remains on (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe above sub-frame to nearside rear brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe above sub-frame to offside rear brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight noise from nearside front hub

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,936 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s/f/tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,627 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,606 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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CA08 MDK 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 CA08 MDK, 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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CA08 MDK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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