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AA08 XDR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,432 mi
Last recorded78,432 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 76,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,514 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,482 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,802 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,101 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,882 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,928 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,395 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 XDR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XDR, 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 AA08 XDR registered?

AA08 XDR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AA08 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 XDR shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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