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AJ08 XDR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,433 mi
Last recorded133,433 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 XDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 133,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 127,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,920 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 118,155 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable retainer is broken

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,956 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft support rubber is split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 102,227 miles

Central Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 102,227 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,963 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 96,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,676 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 89,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,578 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,301 miles

Both front brake callipers binding slightly

unable to check all rear seat belts due to load and child seat

Fail 18 Aug 2016 75,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake callipers binding slightly

unable to check all rear seat belts due to load and child seat

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,043 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 70,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,556 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,506 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,840 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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AJ08 XDR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AJ08 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.

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What year was AJ08 XDR registered?

AJ08 XDR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AJ08 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ08 XDR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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