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MA08 KPG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,202 mi
Last recorded169,202 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 KPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 169,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 163,307 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 156,768 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 150,898 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 144,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 132,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 130,984 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 130,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 124,680 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 124,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,757 miles

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing Rear prop centre bearing split

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,644 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 83,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,775 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,853 miles

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

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

play in both rear track rod inner ball joints

slight play in both front inner track rod ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,994 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 23 Mar 2011 43,803 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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MA08 KPG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA08 KPG, 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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MA08 KPG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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