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SK08 UEB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,909 mi
Last recorded91,909 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 UEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,400 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 87,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

boost pipe split

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,155 miles

rear arms coroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 84,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear arms coroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,072 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn more than other side (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,559 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,550 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake pads (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc very badly over heated (brakes jammed on )

Pass 18 May 2015 62,021 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,099 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,453 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 45,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front fog lamp trim missing

Rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,559 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,823 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 UEB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK08 UEB, 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 UEB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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