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FX08 DJD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,978 mi
Last recorded111,978 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 DJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 111,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 107,355 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of vehicle ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 103,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 99,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Mar 2023 99,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2022 93,655 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,304 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 89,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED FRONT TO REAR

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside ALL INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside ALL INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 24 May 2019 83,441 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 79,053 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 74,811 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 70,044 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 70,044 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 67,117 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,052 miles

Air compressor is noisey

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,726 miles

Movement noted in both front lower arm rear mounting bushes

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

Slight wear in off side steering

Fail 25 Jul 2013 50,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Movement noted in both front lower arm rear mounting bushes

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

Slight wear in off side steering

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,519 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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FX08 DJD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX08 DJD, 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 FX08 DJD registered?

FX08 DJD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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