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CX08 UCG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,336 mi
Last recorded211,336 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 211,336 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 202,528 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 202,528 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 200,562 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 200,234 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Connecting pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 197,744 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 197,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Step (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 194,847 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 194,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 188,284 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 188,284 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 170,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,204 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,849 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 118,292 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,142 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,754 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,296 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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CX08 UCG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX08 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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