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IXZ 3899

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,204 mi
Last recorded140,204 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 3899
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 140,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,858 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 27 Sep 2024 136,858 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 28 Sep 2023 134,577 miles

under body and components have signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 133,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank has surface corrosion

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 131,918 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 131,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb has been replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,086 miles

Exhaust under shield corroding away

Nearside Front Inner CV boot clip weak

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,390 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,523 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 64,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,579 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 43,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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IXZ 3899 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 IXZ 3899, 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 IXZ 3899 registered?

IXZ 3899 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is IXZ 3899 safe to buy?

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