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SK08 UYC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 UYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 94,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,903 miles

underside surface corroded but only to light extent

Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

air suspension light intermittently flashes at random but functions at time of inspection

underside and components surface corroded/rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,147 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,906 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,719 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick MISSING INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake performance not tested front nearside brake is in a dangerous condition (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,812 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 28,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 24,550 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 19,192 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 UYC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UYC, 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 SK08 UYC registered?

SK08 UYC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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