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AA08 XDO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,637 mi
Last recorded121,637 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 121,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 112,293 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 101,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,518 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 86,606 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 81,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 79,141 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 71,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 62,475 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 55,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,049 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,031 miles

both front brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 23 May 2013 34,374 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 30,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 25 May 2011 24,568 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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AA08 XDO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AA08 XDO, 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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What year was AA08 XDO registered?

AA08 XDO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AA08 XDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 XDO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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