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CX08 VSG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

200,848 mi
Last recorded200,848 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 200,848 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 193,892 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 187,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 170,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 170,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 156,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,294 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 111,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,614 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 100,608 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH ALSO LEAKING FLUID (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,674 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,852 miles

front lower arm rear bushes worn

rear brake pads low

rear brakes sticking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,861 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,968 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,220 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 VSG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX08 VSG, 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 CX08 VSG registered?

CX08 VSG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is CX08 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 VSG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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