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EK08 PXW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,423 mi
Last recorded157,423 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 PXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 157,423 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crosspipe blow at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 148,299 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 138,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 121,897 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,798 miles

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

slight play in inner track arm

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,047 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 83,334 miles

engine light

Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,837 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

off side rear tyre wearing inner and outer wall

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,837 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

off side rear tyre wearing inner and outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,395 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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EK08 PXW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK08 PXW, 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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EK08 PXW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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