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LO08 KUV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,166 mi
Last recorded53,166 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 KUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 53,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 53,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 47,416 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 41,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,414 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 36,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 31,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 29,976 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 27,584 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2017 24,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 19,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 17,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 13,015 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 6,137 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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LO08 KUV 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 94.1%.

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 LO08 KUV, 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 LO08 KUV registered?

LO08 KUV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is LO08 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 KUV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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