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VF08 KVA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,133 mi
Last recorded165,133 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF08 KVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 165,133 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 165,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 158,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 150,941 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 150,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 139,665 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2015 139,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 139,332 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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VF08 KVA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VF08 KVA, 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 VF08 KVA registered?

VF08 KVA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is VF08 KVA safe to buy?

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