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AA08 XEE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,270 mi
Last recorded149,270 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 149,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 144,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 139,872 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 133,515 miles

Both front tyre valves deteriorated/cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 124,785 miles

Front both tyre valves cracked

Pass 11 May 2015 118,982 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 118,868 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 112,401 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 112,361 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 104,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 96,420 miles

both front tyres are very worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,274 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 71,272 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

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 XEE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

AA08 XEE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is AA08 XEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 XEE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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