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SK08 UCN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,052 mi
Last recorded151,052 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 151,052 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 151,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 135,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 131,861 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,046 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 113,041 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside rear door trim insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 65,878 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside rear door trim insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 39,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,946 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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SK08 UCN 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 UCN, 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 SK08 UCN registered?

SK08 UCN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is SK08 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 UCN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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