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EX08 HXN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,642 mi
Last recorded173,642 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 HXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 173,642 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 173,641 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 162,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 151,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,720 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 124,971 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 114,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 104,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs are worn suspect rears could be below safe minimun working thickness .

slight play in the o/s front hub

Fail 12 Jun 2013 93,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs are worn suspect rears could be below safe minimun working thickness .

slight play in the o/s front hub

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,433 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,473 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 HXN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HXN, 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 HXN registered?

EX08 HXN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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