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FJ08 XVD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,827 mi
Last recorded136,827 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 XVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 136,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheels worn on rims

inner + outer sills corroded badly

n/s/r + o/s/r body mount badly corroded

rear chassis + suspension corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2024 128,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear chassis / floor / sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2023 119,489 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

rear chassis / suspension corroded

rear prop center bearing worn

Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner / outer sills corroded

o/s/r tyre inner bead slightly deteriorated

rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r upper hub joint slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,540 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,111 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,596 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 73,221 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,949 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,584 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,586 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,242 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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FJ08 XVD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ08 XVD, 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 FJ08 XVD registered?

FJ08 XVD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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