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DA08 XFB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,961 mi
Last recorded183,961 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 183,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 165,579 miles

1, crack in windscreen outside zone a. 2, prop shaft rubber mounting deteriorating.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 165,577 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and off side front lower arm rear bushes worn, knocking.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

1, crack in windscreen outside zone a. 2, prop shaft rubber mounting deteriorating.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 147,156 miles

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

underside of body corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 130,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,552 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,859 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,281 miles

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 XFB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA08 XFB registered?

DA08 XFB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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