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S17 NVL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,855 mi
Last recorded170,855 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 NVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 170,855 miles

Nearside Rear side window smashed

Nearside mirror housing damaged but secure

Nearside steering rack has play

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

Offside steering rack has play

Rear rear most seats and belts removed

Fail 16 Apr 2024 170,847 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed smoking and blocking machine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side step missing brackets sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step missing brackets sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements taped around reflective border (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear side window smashed

Nearside mirror housing damaged but secure

Nearside steering rack has play

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

Offside steering rack has play

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

Rear rear most seats and belts removed

Pass 21 Apr 2023 163,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer, nail in outer edge,sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper reflector missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (and across bulkhead) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis corroded not holed

rearmost seats removed

slight play in steering rack ends

x2 child seats fitted in rear

Fail 18 Apr 2023 163,545 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding pads appear low (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer, nail in outer edge,sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumper reflector missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (and across bulkhead) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis corroded not holed

rearmost seats removed

slight play in steering rack ends

x2 child seats fitted in rear

Pass 11 Apr 2022 153,503 miles

Nearside Front brake binds slightly

Rear chassis corroded

brake pipes at bulkhead appear slightly corroded hard to access

Fail 31 Mar 2022 153,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (left hand drive lamp) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side left hand drive lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake binds slightly

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear chassis corroded

brake pipes at bulkhead appear slightly corroded hard to access

Pass 7 Apr 2021 146,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 139,953 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 135,129 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 125,830 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 125,830 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre edges wearing

Pass 30 May 2015 110,644 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 103,666 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 103,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,462 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,063 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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S17 NVL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S17 NVL, 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 S17 NVL registered?

S17 NVL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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