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AM08 XUB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 131,405 miles

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,676 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 128,662 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 125,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 123,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,299 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 122,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 120,290 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 117,408 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 117,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,894 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 88,521 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,189 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 59,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,578 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,421 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 XUB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUB, 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 XUB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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