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HF57 KBX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

221,404 mi
Last recorded221,404 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF57 KBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 221,404 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 221,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 211,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 194,540 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 183,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 181,766 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On - NSF Sensor Disconnected.

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 181,766 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On - NSF Sensor Disconnected.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 173,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 162,267 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack damp

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 162,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack damp

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 150,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack is damp

Fail 7 Nov 2016 150,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

steering rack is damp

Pass 17 Nov 2015 143,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on outer side wall

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

nsr seat belt stalk missing outer casing but functions as should

Pass 20 Jun 2014 131,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 121,982 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 115,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,487 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge. due to tread design, isn't a reason for rejection

slight wear rear brake discs

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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HF57 KBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HF57 KBX, 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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HF57 KBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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