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DG08 MKE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,925 mi
Last recorded108,925 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 108,925 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 May 2016 95,175 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 95,175 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 81,098 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 67,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,446 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside tyre has a cut on th main tread pattern not exposing cords

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,682 miles

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

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 MKE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG08 MKE, 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 DG08 MKE registered?

DG08 MKE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DG08 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 MKE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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