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KU08 RVP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,829 mi
Last recorded164,829 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 RVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 164,829 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 164,498 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 156,431 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 148,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 139,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 131,756 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 123,178 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 116,424 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 116,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/45/20 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 110,072 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 110,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 104,823 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 84,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,254 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,951 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,302 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 45,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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KU08 RVP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 KU08 RVP, 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 KU08 RVP registered?

KU08 RVP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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