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EO08 VUV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,443 mi
Last recorded127,443 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 VUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 127,443 miles

EML on (pre July 2008

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 127,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

EML on (pre July 2008

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 255/55 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,133 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 109,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 100,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,584 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,584 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 85,516 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,421 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,237 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,237 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,235 miles

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

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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EO08 VUV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO08 VUV, 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 EO08 VUV registered?

EO08 VUV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EO08 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 VUV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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