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DA08 XMX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,291 mi
Last recorded116,291 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 116,291 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT LIPPING INNER FACES

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX 70% WORN

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ALL COMPONENTS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,911 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

ENGINE MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED

Fail 16 Mar 2018 105,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

ENGINE MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,297 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 97,290 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front steering arm has play at inner joint onto the rack

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cut to tyre sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play at inner joint onto the rack

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,661 miles

both steering arms have slight play

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,031 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,029 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,485 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 59,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XMX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

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

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