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RF08 KZP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

221,139 mi
Last recorded221,139 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 KZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 221,139 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 211,216 miles

body and chassis corrosion underneath in places

Pass 19 Oct 2023 199,079 miles

chassis corrosion in places

Pass 14 Nov 2022 189,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2021 178,496 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front fog lights damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2020 165,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 154,970 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

front brake disc inner faces showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2018 140,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 128,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pads over half worn

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres edgeing and getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,887 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 54,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,960 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 43,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RF08 KZP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RF08 KZP, 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 RF08 KZP registered?

RF08 KZP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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