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VO08 KMX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

186,979 mi
Last recorded186,979 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 KMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 186,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 172,055 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 172,050 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 156,189 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 154,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,992 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,004 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,719 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

check tracking

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 56,426 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,741 miles

both rear tyres wearing on centre of tread depth

Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,552 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 11,550 miles

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

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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VO08 KMX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VO08 KMX, 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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VO08 KMX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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