MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside steering rack damp
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush knocking when braking (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around gaiter (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play spindle (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint spindle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush knocking when braking (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear handbrake hook wearing thin
Oil leak underneath vehicle ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads on 3mm (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear of vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
large sticker in screen but not in wiper sweep advise removal
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
large sticker in screen but not in wiper sweep advise removal
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Park brake has low effort @ 17 %
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pads appear to be getting low
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG08 MLX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DG08 MLX, 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 MLX registered?
DG08 MLX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is DG08 MLX safe to buy?
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