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LV08 KVJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,121 mi
Last recorded155,121 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 KVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 155,121 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 155,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 154,072 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 154,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 151,686 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 140,724 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 129,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 118,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,598 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

front brake pads and discs wearing low

spare tyre worn close

Fail 4 Mar 2013 91,815 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

front brake pads and discs wearing low

spare tyre worn close

Pass 11 May 2011 44,184 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 10 May 2011 44,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

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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LV08 KVJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LV08 KVJ, 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 LV08 KVJ registered?

LV08 KVJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 KVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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