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VK08 ODL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,327 mi
Last recorded178,327 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ODL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 178,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 178,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 170,940 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive out put seals and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 170,936 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm bushs, both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when lights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top arm mount looks modified (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top arm mount looks modified (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive out put seals and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 163,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

prop shaft rubber mounting worn

Pass 18 Aug 2021 154,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

spare wheel missing

Fail 16 Aug 2021 154,492 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tailgate not opening

spare wheel missing

turbo pipe splitting

Pass 11 Aug 2020 148,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot perished

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside exhaust manifold slight blow ?

Stone chip windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2019 141,365 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Drag link 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pad warning sensor not attached

Fail 17 Aug 2019 141,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255-60-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has various cuts to tread but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pad warning sensor not attached

Pass 20 Jul 2018 132,721 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 132,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,958 miles

both front anti roll bar d rubbers has slight play

n/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

small stonechip in the swept area

Fail 11 May 2017 119,734 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f inner pads (3.5.1g)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f inner rack end slight play

o/s/r pads low

park brake only just met min requirement

power steering res on min

small stonechip in swept area

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,999 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 97,239 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing severely n/s/r brake binding (park) (3.7.C.3b) DANGEROUS

power steering res on min

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,938 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 79,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,459 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 ODL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 ODL, 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 ODL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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