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AM08 XZL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,307 mi
Last recorded133,307 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 133,307 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,546 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 98,471 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,471 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,648 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,659 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 73,659 miles

front number plate deteriorated

both rear tyres out of shape

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,042 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F track rod arm has slight play in

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,210 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 XZL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 XZL registered?

AM08 XZL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is AM08 XZL safe to buy?

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