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YB08 VKX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,483 mi
Last recorded151,483 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 151,483 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake performance slightly low suspect movement on internal shoes

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre rear and near side rear (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension arms and suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2021 150,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 146,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 143,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,182 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 133,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,957 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 123,957 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,629 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 109,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 105,365 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 105,207 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 102,043 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,915 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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YB08 VKX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB08 VKX, 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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YB08 VKX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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