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DE08 XAG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 95,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 87,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Radius arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear centre seat row ()

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,102 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear centre seat row ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,618 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 72,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear, inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear, inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,091 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 37,425 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 37,425 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,944 miles

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 XAG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DE08 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

DE08 XAG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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