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MA08 KPP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

214,419 mi
Last recorded214,419 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 KPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 214,419 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 206,247 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 206,247 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 194,290 miles

slight play both track rod ends

Fail 2 Mar 2021 194,178 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play both front track rod ends

Pass 3 Mar 2020 183,682 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 183,682 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 176,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 176,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 176,820 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 169,211 miles

Air suspension fault light on .suspension has been converted to coil spring suspension

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog cage fitted covering rear seats and belts ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 169,211 miles

Air suspension fault light on .suspension has been converted to coil spring suspension

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing locking wheel nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing locking wheel nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog cage fitted covering rear seats and belts ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 169,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate ON ROAD test (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) and o/s/f (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 163,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 163,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 142,512 miles

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

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2016 142,510 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 7 May 2015 131,609 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 125,279 miles

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

slight play in both sides trackrods

Fail 23 Jun 2014 125,279 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

slight play in both sides trackrods

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,011 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 102,009 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s rack play

Pass 23 Jun 2012 76,556 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 76,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,612 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 KPP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 MA08 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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