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DE08 AKN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,188 mi
Last recorded124,188 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 AKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 124,188 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 105,062 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 105,056 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded coming fron nearside front to rears going across to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded coming from front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,865 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Rear Both metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,713 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,886 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,848 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to check full condition of third row seat belts due to seats stored away at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,857 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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DE08 AKN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE08 AKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE08 AKN registered?

DE08 AKN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is DE08 AKN safe to buy?

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