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RO08 OYK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

293,737 mi
Last recorded293,737 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 293,737 miles

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

Rear Lower body condition coroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 284,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 264,919 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 248,020 miles

Offside Rear slight top to bottom movement on the o/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Feb 2019 233,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 201,832 miles

both front track rod ends has slight play

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and has a cut but not exposing cord

Pass 7 Mar 2018 201,832 miles

both front track rod ends has slight play

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and has a cut but not exposing cord

Pass 29 Mar 2017 184,950 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 184,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 157,686 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 157,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 134,038 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 133,941 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,493 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,955 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,641 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,778 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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RO08 OYK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RO08 OYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 OYK registered?

RO08 OYK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is RO08 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 OYK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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