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DG08 MSX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,029 mi
Last recorded202,029 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 202,029 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 189,585 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 189,585 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 174,733 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 174,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Slow puncture ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S - Upper and Lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 158,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S nearly on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive CV joint/Diff misting in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Air strut protective gaiter split/loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 152,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S slight play ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020 152,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S slight play ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 140,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot has light misting of oil

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 140,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot has light misting of oil

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 134,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3k (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 125,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4k (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 114,109 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes collapsed (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4k (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,237 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 91,561 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,411 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 77,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 59,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,870 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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DG08 MSX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MSX, 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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DG08 MSX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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