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SV08 XVF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 XVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,050 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 99,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,096 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,096 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,752 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,664 miles

n/s and o/s front/rear brakepipes slight corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r brakediscs slight corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,662 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front/rear brakepipes slight corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r brakediscs slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,834 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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SV08 XVF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV08 XVF, 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 SV08 XVF registered?

SV08 XVF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SV08 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 XVF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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