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VK08 ZFE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,837 mi
Last recorded153,837 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 153,837 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 152,040 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 151,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 148,118 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 148,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 139,495 miles

Brake pad low warning light on and suspension level height light on.

Brake squeak highlighted in the brake rollers

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wear highlighted on test equipment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,610 miles

slight weep from rack

Fail 25 Apr 2017 113,552 miles

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

slight weep from rack

Pass 3 May 2016 95,472 miles

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

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

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

offside rear parking brake cable chaffed

Pass 7 May 2015 77,992 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,913 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,672 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 57,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,071 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,286 miles

unable to check certain areas due to undertray and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2011 22,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check certain areas due to undertray and engine covers fitted

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 ZFE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

VK08 ZFE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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