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VX08 VHU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,905 mi
Last recorded101,905 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 101,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 100,866 miles

minor play in o/s front steering rack

rear back plates in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,079 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,458 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 67,303 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,780 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to check certain areas due to engine covers and undertray 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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VX08 VHU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX08 VHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 VHU registered?

VX08 VHU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is VX08 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 VHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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