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KY08 NPZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,906 mi
Last recorded183,906 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 NPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 183,906 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 183,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 168,487 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 168,471 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 163,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 157,009 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 30 Aug 2019 145,458 miles

Cills cover fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,806 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,663 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,540 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

something loose inside nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2016 101,537 miles

Brake performance not tested handbrake fault (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right prs (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

something loose inside nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,095 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,663 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,976 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 72,960 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,645 miles

Under vehicle covered in fuel from previous fuel leak.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 58,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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KY08 NPZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KY08 NPZ, 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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KY08 NPZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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