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DE08 CXH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,400 mi
Last recorded102,400 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,400 miles

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

Offside Front tie rod inner joint has play

Fail 3 Feb 2017 102,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs are also scorn/ pitted (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tie rod inner joint has play

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 99,947 miles

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

Offside Front tie rod has play

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,839 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 96,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,640 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion evident brake pipes

oil misting steering rack area

Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion evident brake pipes

oil misting steering rack area

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil misting evident steering rack area

Fail 18 Apr 2012 69,426 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil misting evident steering rack area

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,594 miles

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

can not fully inspect brake fluid level as the brake fluid reservoir is hidden to the eye

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,276 miles

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

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

can not fully inspect brake fluid level as the brake fluid reservoir is hidden to the eye

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

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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DE08 CXH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE08 CXH, 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 DE08 CXH registered?

DE08 CXH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is DE08 CXH safe to buy?

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