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OV08 VXT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,014 mi
Last recorded168,014 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 168,014 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 165,332 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft support rubber starting to split.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 160,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 160,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn knuckle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 155,676 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 155,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 151,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 145,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 13 May 2019 145,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 2 May 2018 133,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 122,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 113,190 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,718 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,288 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 87,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Recommend track check/re-set.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,971 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 65,231 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 54,536 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 54,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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OV08 VXT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV08 VXT, 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 OV08 VXT registered?

OV08 VXT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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