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FD08 HXB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,127 mi
Last recorded162,127 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 162,127 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak from inner part of rack boot both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 162,118 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak from inner part of rack boot both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 155,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 150,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,320 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,985 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing low at outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2018 119,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 110,633 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,950 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,782 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,068 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 74,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,937 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,358 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs well worn!

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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FD08 HXB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FD08 HXB, 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 FD08 HXB registered?

FD08 HXB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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