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HT08 MXS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,768 mi
Last recorded159,768 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 MXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 159,768 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 153,375 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 147,012 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 138,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 129,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 121,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,971 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 104,169 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central propshaft centre bearing rubber detached

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod arm inner play

Nearside Rear handbrake cable guide wearing thin

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

Offside Front track rod arm inner play

Offside Rear handbrake cable guide wearing thin

Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,106 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,771 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

cover sills and shields fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 90,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

cover sills and shields fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,941 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

some wear in both front brake discs

Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,576 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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HT08 MXS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HT08 MXS, 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 HT08 MXS registered?

HT08 MXS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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