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AA08 XDC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,012 mi
Last recorded149,012 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 149,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 142,741 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 142,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 136,720 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt in luggage area (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt in luggage area (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 131,821 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 131,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 126,943 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 126,822 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,633 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,126 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 102,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres thin on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2014 102,778 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres thin on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 92,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 78,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tierod joint has slight play

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r brake slightly binding on

o/s/f slight play in steering side to side movement

Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,912 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 69,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,999 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel

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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AA08 XDC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA08 XDC, 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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AA08 XDC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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