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DA08 XGS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,604 mi
Last recorded142,604 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 142,604 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 142,604 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 135,463 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

underside of car rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2023 128,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear chassis corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2022 119,206 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake cable guide hook snapped

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jul 2021 111,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,712 miles

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

underside of car rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2020 104,712 miles

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

underside of car rusty

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,172 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,816 miles

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 30 Jul 2018 90,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,667 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,217 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Engine management light on.

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

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

Under trays/covers fitter.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,215 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front headlights. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/60R18 112V (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

Under trays/covers fitter.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,565 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush has slight play

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,184 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front play in steering rack end

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing and going lumpy on legal limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,008 miles

slight play in the o/s steering rod (drumstick)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,971 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,635 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

slight play in both the n/s and the o/s track rod ends

Fail 31 Aug 2011 39,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,904 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 XGS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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