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DG08 KSK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,339 mi
Last recorded142,339 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 KSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,339 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 128,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 128,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 125,026 miles

Small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 114,126 miles

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

brake warning light on

surface cuts outer wall n/s front tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2018 114,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake warning light on

surface cuts outer wall n/s front tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,393 miles

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

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

surface cut outer wall n/s front tyre

unable to check n/s rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 109,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main metal brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

surface cut outer wall n/s front tyre

unable to check n/s rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 103,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,429 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 90,428 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 85,110 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 85,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 64,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 May 2012 64,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,970 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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DG08 KSK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG08 KSK, 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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DG08 KSK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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