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AJ08 XDZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,533 mi
Last recorded159,533 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 159,533 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 145,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 139,794 miles

O/S & N/S side steps corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,474 miles

Offside Outer non original side step badly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,877 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,046 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6th and 7th ()

both outer sills has covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2021 112,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,749 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both track rod ends and track rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 108,749 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both track rod ends and track rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,256 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 75,045 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in screen (8.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 59,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,063 miles

3rd row seats and seat belts not tested due to passenger effects.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear suspension has movement starting in one or more joints/bushes.

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and deep cut in tread area may reach chords.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,558 miles

Offside front tyre has a number of cuts in outer sidewall.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 45,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre has a number of cuts in outer sidewall.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Large cut in offside front tyre sidewall,but no chords exposed.

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 XDZ 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 81%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

AJ08 XDZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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