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DA08 RAX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

164,961 mi
Last recorded164,961 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 RAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 164,961 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower underseal

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 160,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 160,528 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 155,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2024 155,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 150,132 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 150,129 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake fault (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 145,414 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 140,199 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 140,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 140,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Prop shaft bush/ bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak / steering fluid slight leak from front of vehicle

Slight play in steering rack

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 137,781 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 133,690 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 16 Feb 2018 127,509 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 127,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 117,630 miles

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

corrosion to the front brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2016 116,948 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 116,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 108,062 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,472 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 105,472 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 84,042 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 65,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 50,622 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,622 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,130 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 32,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 RAX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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