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PF08 VGP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,082 mi
Last recorded119,082 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 VGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 119,082 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 117,162 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,312 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,404 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 82,402 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,802 miles

Small chip in front screen

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,390 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,133 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,191 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,191 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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PF08 VGP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PF08 VGP, 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 PF08 VGP registered?

PF08 VGP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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