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PK08 LBF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 LBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 130,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,244 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,734 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 95,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2019 89,776 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 89,776 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,838 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 82,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,942 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,058 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,160 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 55,160 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,150 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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PK08 LBF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK08 LBF, 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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PK08 LBF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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