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GX08 RKF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,954 mi
Last recorded75,954 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 RKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 May 2018 75,954 miles

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 20 May 2017 74,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,386 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,628 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,759 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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GX08 RKF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GX08 RKF, 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 GX08 RKF registered?

GX08 RKF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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