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FX08 XPJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,228 mi
Last recorded106,228 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,228 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,969 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,177 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 87,176 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear @ Rear Point (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,086 miles

front and rear brake pads 2/3 worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,806 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 71,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

horn sticks on

m/l on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

horn sticks on

m/l on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,078 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 67,077 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,997 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 XPJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX08 XPJ registered?

FX08 XPJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FX08 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 XPJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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