MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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