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KL08 PVF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,867 mi
Last recorded207,867 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 PVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 207,867 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 207,851 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split in half (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear door, (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

back door not opening to carry out rear seat belt checks

Pass 14 Nov 2024 197,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 187,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 176,396 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 169,280 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 169,280 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 159,092 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 147,797 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 134,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 122,224 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 110,144 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,274 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,441 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper smearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 84,436 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions to clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper smearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,301 miles

Emissons to clean to obtain a print out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service over due

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,830 miles

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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KL08 PVF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KL08 PVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL08 PVF registered?

KL08 PVF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is KL08 PVF safe to buy?

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