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EX08 CDN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,102 mi
Last recorded151,102 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 CDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 151,102 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central & Rear, Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 145,853 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 140,259 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 133,951 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 133,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,113 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 125,065 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine covers + under trays fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 119,433 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,420 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,182 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,073 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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EX08 CDN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX08 CDN, 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 EX08 CDN registered?

EX08 CDN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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