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VK08 ODF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,621 mi
Last recorded168,621 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ODF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 168,621 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 168,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 166,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 166,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 163,411 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 163,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 156,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 146,676 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 146,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 136,853 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 136,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,347 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Sep 2018 127,347 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,723 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,196 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,647 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 55,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 40,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,267 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 ODF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VK08 ODF, 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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VK08 ODF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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