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S25 KCW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,019 mi
Last recorded162,019 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 KCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 162,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 156,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 156,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 142,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 142,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit IS 2.95 AND HAS TOBE UNDER 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 128,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 255/55R19 EXTRA LOAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 128,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 4.10 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working GRILL AND HEADLIGHT TO COME OUT (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 255/55R19 EXTRA LOAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,161 miles

offside front tyre worn in centre/ near limit

rear brake pipes starting to rust in clips slightly

wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,328 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,047 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,339 miles

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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S25 KCW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S25 KCW, 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 S25 KCW registered?

S25 KCW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is S25 KCW safe to buy?

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