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DE08 AKU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,277 mi
Last recorded144,277 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 144,277 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 122,149 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 122,149 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,815 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 99,543 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2018 97,823 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 97,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,612 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,356 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,038 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 73,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012
Pass 26 Mar 2011 44,171 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 AKU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AKU, 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 DE08 AKU registered?

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

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The MOT history for DE08 AKU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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