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183,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened PARK BRAKE RETAINING BRACKET (1.1.15 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened PARK BRAKE RETAINING BRACKET (1.1.15 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Air Suspension Fault Message On Dashboard, Air Suspension Been Removed Standard Springs Fitted
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Is Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Air Suspension Fault Message On Dashboard, Air Suspension Been Removed Standard Springs Fitted
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
AIR SUSPENSION FAULT WARNING ILLUMINATED***VEHICLE FITTED WITH COIL SPRING SUSPENSION NOT AIR SUSPENSION
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
AIR SUSPENSION FAULT WARNING ILLUMINATED***VEHICLE FITTED WITH COIL SPRING SUSPENSION NOT AIR SUSPENSION
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
SERVICE WARNING ILLUMINATED
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
General surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear disc brake slight damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust modified ?
suspension error message
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front lower suspension arm inner rear bush has movement suspect wear !!!!!!!!
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear disc brake slight damage
suspension error message ?
Brake performance not tested offside rear brake pad metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
offside rear disc brake slight damage
suspension error message ?
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front lower suspension arm inner rear bush has movement suspect wear !!!!!!!!
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf missing (8.2.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under tray fitted/ubcc
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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GK08 VRV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 GK08 VRV, 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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GK08 VRV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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