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EX08 HXV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,154 mi
Last recorded166,154 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 HXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 166,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads5mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 162,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

plastic cover over sill , front both sides

Pass 28 Feb 2024 158,774 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers covering nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 24 Feb 2023 154,439 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers covering outer sills,

Pass 24 Feb 2022 151,304 miles

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

plastic covers over nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 24 Feb 2022 151,304 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

plastic covers over nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 24 Feb 2021 146,460 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 146,424 miles

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 Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 141,810 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 135,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft joint gater slight deteriation

Nearside Front tyre side wall scuffed/perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 129,136 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,607 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 122,607 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 113,572 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 113,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,290 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 95,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,254 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,254 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EX08 HXV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 EX08 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

EX08 HXV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EX08 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 HXV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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