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VMP 843

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,389 mi
Last recorded119,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 843
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 119,389 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 112,528 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all-round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 108,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,291 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 101,095 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 100,991 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 90,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,646 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 77,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,952 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,208 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,521 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 54,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,589 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Nov 2012 47,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine oil level on min mark

N,S,F tyre tred worn to 3mm in center

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,471 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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VMP 843 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VMP 843, 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 VMP 843 registered?

VMP 843 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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