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DA08 XJF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,967 mi
Last recorded167,967 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 167,967 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone ,rear bush worn

corrosion in chassis,floors etc

creak in nearside rear suspension

front tyres on the limit ,advise renewing

Pass 5 Oct 2023 162,961 miles

slight binding of offside front brake

Pass 28 Oct 2022 158,818 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake pad looks very low ,advise wheels off inspection asap

crack in front grill

Pass 13 Oct 2021 151,651 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,859 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 149,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 143,935 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 143,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 134,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 127,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,934 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside tyre tread getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,451 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,249 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 82,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,299 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 49,477 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 49,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,286 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 36,283 miles

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

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 XJF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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