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AM08 MXJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,038 mi
Last recorded146,038 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 146,038 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Under tary fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 132,963 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted, not allowing full inspection of the engine

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both discs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 132,963 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft centre bush mount worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted, not allowing full inspection of the engine

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 122,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 113,903 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,422 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 99,586 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,683 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Pass 20 May 2017 61,238 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 61,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,250 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,582 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,302 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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AM08 MXJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM08 MXJ, 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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AM08 MXJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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