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S100 PKD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,919 mi
Last recorded166,919 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 PKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 166,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 166,915 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside rear upper brake pipe excessive brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system newly fitted brake pipe connections excessive brake fluid leak (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 166,909 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside rear upper brake pipe excessive brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 159,162 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 152,095 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 147,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 141,999 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 141,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 132,787 miles

under pans and cover in engine bay fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 116,927 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 116,927 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,236 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 72,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,442 miles

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

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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S100 PKD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S100 PKD, 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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S100 PKD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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