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KX08 ACY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,374 mi
Last recorded123,374 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 ACY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 123,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 123,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 121,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 115,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear chasis rusty but not holed

all rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2019 106,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all brake pipe flexi ferrules rusty slightly

chasis rusty but not holed

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,058 miles

Front no plate slightly deteraited

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

rear discs slightly scored

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,073 miles

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

both front steering knuckles slight play

front discs slight worn and pitted

front no plate slightly deteraited

front pads getting down

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,703 miles

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

both front sterring knuckles slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,162 miles

O/S/F sterring knuckle slight play

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside

Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,757 miles

Front No Plate slightly deteraited

N/S/R tyre wearing uneven

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

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

both rear seat belts had child seats

sterring arms slight play (both)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,412 miles

2x rear seat belts visuale check due to car seats

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

n/s/f sterring knuckle slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,820 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 21,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KX08 ACY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KX08 ACY, 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 KX08 ACY registered?

KX08 ACY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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