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NU08 VFL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,421 mi
Last recorded196,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 196,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 181,465 miles

brake furrels corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 181,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside rear (2.4.G.2)

brake furrels corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 154,572 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 126,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,052 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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NU08 VFL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NU08 VFL, 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 NU08 VFL registered?

NU08 VFL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 VFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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