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SK08 UER

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,121 mi
Last recorded223,121 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 UER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 223,121 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r wheel arch cover loose

Fail 8 Mar 2018 223,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch cover (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r wheel arch cover loose

Pass 11 Apr 2017 208,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel arch cover loose

Pass 25 Mar 2016 189,761 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp trim missing

Offside Rear Plastic wing trim insecure

Centre Hand brake emergency release cable broken and fouling prop shaft

Fail 25 Mar 2016 189,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation affecting dip beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fog lamp trim missing

Offside Rear Plastic wing trim insecure

Centre Hand brake emergency release cable broken and fouling prop shaft

Pass 8 Apr 2015 168,755 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 168,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog lamp trim missing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 147,306 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 147,306 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,755 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2013 119,956 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,682 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 92,682 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

cable hanging down under vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,863 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 UER is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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