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DG08 UXC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,732 mi
Last recorded147,732 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 147,732 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 147,679 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 147,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 139,635 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 139,599 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,867 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 126,787 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,555 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 111,482 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,469 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,278 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 95,080 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,750 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,750 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,967 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,715 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,715 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,521 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,383 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 31,383 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UXC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

DG08 UXC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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