MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated very loud grating sound when operated (1.1.6 (d))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
handbrake figure only just met
engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
n/s and o/s outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
Front brake hose ferrules corroded.
Front brake pads worn to 4mm.
Rear brake pads worn to aprox 2mm.
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake hose ferrules corroded.
Front brake pads worn to 4mm.
Rear brake pads worn to aprox 2mm.
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak from gearbox.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak from gearbox.
Front to rear (rear section )steel brake pipes starting to get corroded.
Front to rear (rear section )steel brake pipes starting to get corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
play in n,s steering rack end.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both side rear tyres stepped on inside
unable to check areas of vehicle due to engine covers
unable to check areas of vehicle due to under trays
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK08 ZFU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZFU, 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 ZFU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2008.
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