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DA08 XCM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,115 mi
Last recorded188,115 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 188,115 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 179,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 168,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED IN CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR, REAR N/S SEAT UNABLE TO OPERATE ()

Fail 21 Aug 2023 168,312 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested HAND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED IN CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR, REAR N/S SEAT UNABLE TO OPERATE ()

Pass 13 Aug 2022 152,253 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive possibly front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes rusty in clips and greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes rusty in clips and greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 143,357 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 132,695 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 129,324 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 114,835 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,408 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,408 miles

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

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

tyre size - 255/60/18/H

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,963 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,476 miles

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

stop button missing off o/s front seat belt

Fail 11 Apr 2011 69,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

offside rear brake pad warning wire insecure

offside rear handbrake cable retaining hoop worn thin

rear tyres worn on inner edges

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

wipers not parking correctly

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 XCM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

DA08 XCM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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