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NX08 KFP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,297 mi
Last recorded159,297 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 KFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 159,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 155,411 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 155,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both lower hub os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills tank guard strap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors chassis inner arches suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 151,286 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills inner arches tank guard suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 151,286 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills inner arches tank guard suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 147,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills all suspension tank guard (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper bracket corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper bracket corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,099 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 139,099 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside chassis suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 134,751 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body protection required, due to rust starting on chassis and under body.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 134,750 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body protection required, due to rust starting on chassis and under body.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,963 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front differential weeping slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,946 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Aug 2011 69,422 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

all tyres worn on edges

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

n/s/f brake disc very heavily scored

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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NX08 KFP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NX08 KFP, 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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NX08 KFP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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