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NX08 UKZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,842 mi
Last recorded216,842 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 UKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 216,842 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 209,824 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 200,427 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General rear chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Alloy repaired inner

Pass 25 Apr 2019 190,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 177,831 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 176,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 166,862 miles

EPB light not illuminating but operational

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 156,831 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal brake pedal rubber missing (3.3.A.1c)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part main metal brake pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part main metal brake pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault seat belt light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint outer (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 130,937 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 120,214 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 120,214 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 108,659 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,048 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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NX08 UKZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX08 UKZ, 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 NX08 UKZ registered?

NX08 UKZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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