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PK08 LVM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,620 mi
Last recorded157,620 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 LVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 157,620 miles

all chassis sections corroding

rear brake ferrules corroding

running boards/mountings corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2018 157,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all chassis sections corroding

rear brake ferrules corroding

running boards/mountings corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2017 152,763 miles

advise o/s/f inner rack arm joint slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones rear bushes worn

Pass 8 Feb 2017 147,797 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track bar joint has play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 147,797 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track bar joint has play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc surfaces rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 133,630 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front track bars inner ball joints have movement (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2016 133,121 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes perished and excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play both front track bars inner ball joints have movement (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2015 115,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,989 miles

3rd row seats not tested

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,592 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 82,587 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,113 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 68,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,536 miles

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

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 LVM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PK08 LVM, 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 LVM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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