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DE08 VPF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,654 mi
Last recorded214,654 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 VPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 214,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 198,191 miles

1, o/s front tyre getting low. 2, front axle tyres feathering on inner tread.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 172,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread, shoulder, close to limit

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2017 172,647 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner tread, shoulder, close to limit

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2016 148,166 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 131,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,358 miles

o/s front lower wishbone rear bush showing signs of wear

Fail 18 Mar 2014 115,358 miles

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

o/s front lower wishbone rear bush showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,898 miles

n/s rear tyre showing signs of wear on inner shoulder

rear pads getting low

o/s rear tread worn dangerously low on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Apr 2011 60,859 miles

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

advise there is a cut in each rear tyre deep to reach cords

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 VPF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

DE08 VPF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is DE08 VPF safe to buy?

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