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DG08 LMX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,189 mi
Last recorded145,189 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 145,189 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 145,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 133,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 129,156 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 124,390 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 119,282 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,298 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 108,534 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 104,140 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 98,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 93,551 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyre treads low

nearside and offside rear tyres tread worn on inner

Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,394 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,179 miles

rear of rear seat and seat belts not checked due to seats folder into floor

surface corrosion on brake pipe across rear above axle

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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DG08 LMX 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 94.1%.

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 DG08 LMX, 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 DG08 LMX registered?

DG08 LMX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DG08 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 LMX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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