MOT Status
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192,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
side steps corroded
undertrays fitted
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess all (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f/ & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
all body mountings & mounting areas corroded
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (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))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in near side front track rod end possible inner steering rach knuckle
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working parking light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner bush x play (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure handbrake cable insucure and rubbing on wheel (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear suspention bush x play (2.5.B.2b)
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in near side front track rod end possible inner steering rach knuckle
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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VK08 FXT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 VK08 FXT, 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 VK08 FXT registered?
VK08 FXT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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