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DF08 VLD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,377 mi
Last recorded185,377 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 185,377 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steps corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 185,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steps corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 165,570 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 165,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 161,413 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Nearside under sill slight corrosion

Offside under sill slight corrosion

covers fitted

windscreen small chips

Pass 27 Jul 2018 119,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 119,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,165 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,116 miles

stone chips to screen

play in n/s/f tie arm

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,116 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

play in n/s/f tie arm

stone chips to screen

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,048 miles

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

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)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,463 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,702 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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DF08 VLD 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 DF08 VLD, 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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DF08 VLD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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