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VK08 TKO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,999 mi
Last recorded183,999 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 TKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 183,999 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 174,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes running over subframe corroded at mounting points (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 167,994 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 167,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 136,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 125,197 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 125,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,538 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has play

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,794 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 102,794 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,249 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s rear brake pad waring wire fauly not fitted

front brake disc worn pads getting down

n/s rear brake disc glazed/worn

oil leak gear box area

Fail 7 Nov 2012 64,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s rear brake pad waring wire fauly not fitted

front brake disc worn pads getting down

n/s rear brake disc glazed/worn

oil leak gear box area

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,128 miles

n/s rear tyres stepping on inner edge

o/s rear brake pad waring wire faulty not fitted to pad

Fail 11 Apr 2011 43,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyres stepping on inner edge

o/s rear brake pad waring wire faulty not fitted to pad

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 TKO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TKO, 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 TKO registered?

VK08 TKO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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