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VE08 PXK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,131 mi
Last recorded138,131 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 PXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,131 miles

BONNET OPEN message on dash but bonnet closed correctly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE SYSTEM FAULT message on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 138,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Steering column attachment defective bolt loose under bonnet (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 138,109 miles

Nearside Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light illuminated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 131,221 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 131,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 127,789 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 124,770 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 123,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexible hose under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 117,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear and front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,843 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 23,209 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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VE08 PXK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VE08 PXK, 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 VE08 PXK registered?

VE08 PXK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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