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LT08 VBM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,364 mi
Last recorded152,364 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 152,364 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak Gearbox ? ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 122,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Park brake efficiency only just passed 18%

Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,197 miles

Movement in nearside rear upper suspension arm bushes becoming excessive.

Rear brake pads apear to be wearing thin.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,798 miles

N/S/F Wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 11 Sep 2013 74,798 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S/F Wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,624 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,106 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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LT08 VBM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LT08 VBM, 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 LT08 VBM registered?

LT08 VBM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is LT08 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 VBM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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