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DA08 EWX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,432 mi
Last recorded94,432 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 EWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 94,432 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 93,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are at legal limit and requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 88,842 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,189 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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))

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,407 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/6018 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/6018 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r suspension air bag holed

Fail 30 Dec 2016 73,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/6018 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/6018 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r suspension air bag holed

Pass 31 Dec 2015 66,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Door will not open from the inside, possible child lock on.

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

Offside Front Very slight play in the steering arm ball joint, in the rack.

Offside Rear Door will not open from the inside, possible child lock on.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 59,705 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 518,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front wipers split at edges but clearing screen ok

Pass 23 Jan 2014 518,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wipers split at edges but clearing screen ok

Pass 30 Jun 2012 41,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

smoke emissions only just below maximum permitted level for a turbocharged engine

Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EWX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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