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EO08 VUX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,313 mi
Last recorded148,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 VUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 148,313 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 148,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 142,816 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 138,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 135,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 134,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 134,110 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,622 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre on inner wall shows cracks but are not deep enough to reach or cord

Fail 10 Dec 2015 123,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre on inner wall shows cracks but are not deep enough to reach or cord

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

strongly advise on repair to nearside steering rack arm

Fail 5 Dec 2014 94,618 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

strongly advise on repair to nearside steering rack arm

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VUX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EO08 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

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

Is EO08 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 VUX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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