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HG08 ZXC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,491 mi
Last recorded116,491 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 ZXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 116,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear park brake cable bracket worn

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 100,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,018 miles

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

exhaust knocks against chassis at rear

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Nov 2019 91,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust knocks against chassis at rear

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,264 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,283 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,348 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,342 miles

inside edge front brake discs slightly corrded

Pass 12 May 2014 55,481 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 50,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 45,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 40,598 miles

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

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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HG08 ZXC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HG08 ZXC, 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 HG08 ZXC registered?

HG08 ZXC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is HG08 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 ZXC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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