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HX04 BOO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,811 mi
Last recorded149,811 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 BOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 149,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 141,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 133,615 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 127,910 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 115,642 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,251 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,712 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Jan 2020 86,712 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,056 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 65,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,402 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,348 miles

Both rear tyres have slight wear on inside edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Slight corrosion on front brake disc inside edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,200 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,270 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 32,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,959 miles

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

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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HX04 BOO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HX04 BOO, 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 HX04 BOO registered?

HX04 BOO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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