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NK08 PFN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,416 mi
Last recorded194,416 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 PFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 194,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 194,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 181,191 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 173,365 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

both rear back plates corroded

n/s rear hub bush lower slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2016 173,116 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing o/s rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front wishbone rear bushes play (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

both rear back plates corroded

n/s rear hub bush lower slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2015 160,165 miles

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

slight wear in inner steering rack ends

Fail 22 Jul 2015 159,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

slight wear in inner steering rack ends

Pass 28 Aug 2014 137,891 miles

slight wear in n/s rear antiroll bar link

slight wear in o/s rear antiroll barlink

Fail 27 Aug 2014 137,891 miles

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

slight wear in n/s rear antiroll bar link

slight wear in o/s rear antiroll barlink

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,803 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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NK08 PFN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK08 PFN, 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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NK08 PFN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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