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HV08 XMO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,168 mi
Last recorded161,168 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 161,168 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 161,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sills corroded near body mounts (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sills corroded near body mountings (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 155,849 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 152,482 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 147,691 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 147,643 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 141,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 141,551 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 138,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 129,059 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis rusty in parts

engine covers fitted

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,380 miles

both rear tyres getting close to 2mm tread bars still ok

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

parts of inner sills and chassis rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear and n/s/r just passable (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air resovior tank rusty

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,476 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,408 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 77,407 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,566 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 45,566 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HV08 XMO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV08 XMO, 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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HV08 XMO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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