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VK08 YRR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,809 mi
Last recorded115,809 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,809 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate All dash lights not working, ignition switch not working (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,516 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 105,508 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,919 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,913 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,053 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 87,045 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 86,952 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s above rear diff assy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear unable to check 3rd row seats , belts and buckles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

service due light on

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,157 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydra bushes knocking under braking and over rough ground (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydra bushes knocking under braking and over rough ground (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydra bush knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hydra bush knocking under braking (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,198 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to check 3rd row seats due to boot cage

Fail 23 Jul 2014 63,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to check 3rd row seats due to boot cage

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,468 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,454 miles

front tyres inner edges low tread

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 32,692 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 YRR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

VK08 YRR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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