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DA08 XJC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,299 mi
Last recorded148,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 148,299 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

side steps corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 144,784 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 135,352 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 135,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 125,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 117,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 84,761 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,901 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,941 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 29,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XJC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

DA08 XJC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DA08 XJC safe to buy?

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