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KU08 RXK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,137 mi
Last recorded147,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 147,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 141,941 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 137,201 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,062 miles

all tyres low

Pass 27 Sep 2019 123,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,854 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,658 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,605 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,682 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 79,641 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,488 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,613 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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KU08 RXK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RXK, 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 KU08 RXK registered?

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

Is KU08 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 RXK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU08 RXK have outstanding finance?

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