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DG08 OCX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 108,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,135 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 99,135 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability inner bush heavily deteriorated (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 84,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,509 miles

Under Body Wax Oiled

Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,562 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,344 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - 255 55R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,458 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 65,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,041 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,439 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,210 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 39,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 36,439 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,492 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,698 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OCX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

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

Is DG08 OCX safe to buy?

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