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SK08 BUH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,177 mi
Last recorded111,177 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 BUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 111,177 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,832 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and holed

both inner sills corroding

chassis corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and holed

both inner sills corroding

chassis corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2016 84,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper rubbers torn

Pass 22 May 2015 74,176 miles

CONDENSATION INSIDE N/S/F FOG LAMP

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED WEARING THIN

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 3MM

FRONT TYRES FEATHERED AY EDGES

REAR BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 2.5MM

Fail 21 May 2015 74,176 miles

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

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

CONDENSATION INSIDE N/S/F FOG LAMP

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED WEARING THIN

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 3MM

FRONT TYRES FEATHERED AY EDGES

REAR BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 2.5MM

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,142 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper rubber slightly torn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hydra bushes knocking

os wiper torn at edge

small chips on windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,236 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SK08 BUH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK08 BUH, 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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SK08 BUH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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