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DA08 AXX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,896 mi
Last recorded135,896 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 135,896 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2025 131,613 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2025 131,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,025 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

unable to adjust suspension ride high

Pass 8 Apr 2022 108,478 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 108,473 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 99,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 99,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 92,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering tie rod has wear

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 92,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front steering tie rod has wear

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,031 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,443 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 71,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

wear to n/s inner steering tie rod ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,729 miles

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

nearside front (inner steering arm) ball joint has slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2015 44,724 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,657 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AXX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA08 AXX, 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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What year was DA08 AXX registered?

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

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The MOT history for DA08 AXX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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