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VK08 ODN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,934 mi
Last recorded213,934 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 213,934 miles

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 208,914 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 208,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 206,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 202,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 202,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 190,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 183,418 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2019 161,028 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 161,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/f brake has a slight bind

Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 139,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 139,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 131,816 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 125,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,192 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 109,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 87,386 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,760 miles

childrens seats fitted,n/s and o/s centre row, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ODN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VK08 ODN, 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 ODN registered?

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

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