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AE08 RTX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,016 mi
Last recorded93,016 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 93,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,877 miles

Sills & inner sills have age related corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,838 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underside of vehicle and components has age related corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2021 82,669 miles

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2021 82,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,916 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 77,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CALIPER BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CALIPER BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 75,097 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,297 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,066 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,398 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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AE08 RTX 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 86.7%.

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 AE08 RTX, 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 AE08 RTX registered?

AE08 RTX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AE08 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 RTX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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