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CX08 UCC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

281,450 mi
Last recorded281,450 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 281,450 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at Flexi brake pipe join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of wheel, body securing point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of wheel, body securing point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi brake pipe join (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion starting on all-steel chassis and suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2020 277,352 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic covers under neath vehicle restricting view

x 2 sill corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 277,350 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic covers under neath vehicle restricting view

x 2 sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 265,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 253,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

general rear suspension corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2018 253,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

general rear suspension corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2017 241,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 9 Feb 2017 241,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 11 Feb 2016 226,412 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings starting to corrode

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

play in inner tie rods

Fail 11 Feb 2016 226,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings starting to corrode

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

play in inner tie rods

Pass 13 Feb 2015 208,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 182,982 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 153,930 miles

both front lower wishbone rear inner bushes worn

both rear tyres uneven wear near limit

offside rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 125,415 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 125,323 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 92,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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CX08 UCC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX08 UCC, 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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CX08 UCC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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