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MX08 PNY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,579 mi
Last recorded160,579 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 PNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 160,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 152,289 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 142,474 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 142,455 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 134,036 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 130,053 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 124,409 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 124,409 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 117,515 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 117,515 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MX08 PNY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX08 PNY, 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 MX08 PNY registered?

MX08 PNY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is MX08 PNY safe to buy?

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