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PK56 HAK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,743 mi
Last recorded175,743 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 HAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 175,743 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 175,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 158,160 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 149,635 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 149,635 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 141,990 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 141,990 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 136,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 131,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear row seats not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 93,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear row seats not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,255 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner raised shoulders

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,251 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner raised shoulders

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,844 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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PK56 HAK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 PK56 HAK, 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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PK56 HAK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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