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RF08 VFS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

232,159 mi
Last recorded232,159 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 VFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 232,159 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 224,360 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 203,502 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slightly play and are slightly deteriorated

both rear lower suspension arm bushes have slightly play and are slightly deteriorated

front brake discs lipped

offside rear upper suspension arm bushes have slightly play and are slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Fail 28 Jul 2017 203,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have slightly play and are slightly deteriorated

both rear lower suspension arm bushes have slightly play and are slightly deteriorated

front brake discs lipped

offside rear upper suspension arm bushes have slightly play and are slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2016 184,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2015 174,184 miles

all tyres feathering on edges

both front steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating

nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush deteriorating and has play

offside front lower ball joint has slight lift

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2014 162,433 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2013 148,563 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on edges

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 3 Jul 2012 123,347 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,534 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 99,534 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VFS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

RF08 VFS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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