MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/r handbrake cable guide hook snapped
rear wiper split
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside of car rusty
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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)
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)
slight play in the o/s steering rod (drumstick)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both front steering rack ends
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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