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DA08 AXG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

211,341 mi
Last recorded211,341 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 211,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake splash guards corroded on boths sides of vehicle

fuel present around underside of engine

inner sills and rear lower inner and outer arches corroded on both sides of vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2025 211,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake splash guards corroded on boths sides of vehicle

fuel present around underside of engine

inner sills and rear lower inner and outer arches corroded on both sides of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2024 207,468 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

inner sills rusty/corroded on both sides of vehicle

side steps corroded on both sides of vehicle

sill covers fitted on both sides of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2023 204,415 miles

Both side steps corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2023 204,413 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Both side steps corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2022 197,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2021 191,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Coolant Low thermostat leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2020 181,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2019 167,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 7 May 2019 167,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 2 May 2018 157,520 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 144,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 130,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 116,258 miles

Both Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,635 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 82,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 82,613 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 63,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 46,225 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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DA08 AXG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA08 AXG, 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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DA08 AXG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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