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VK08 FXT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

192,304 mi
Last recorded192,304 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 192,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 188,862 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 181,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 173,540 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 165,980 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2021 159,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 151,989 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 146,069 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))

Pass 31 May 2018 137,093 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 129,878 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,526 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in near side front track rod end possible inner steering rach knuckle

Fail 31 May 2016 120,522 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 107,896 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 194,631 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,835 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,921 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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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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