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LM08 TZX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,002 mi
Last recorded112,002 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 TZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 112,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2024 108,069 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,850 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,869 miles

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

Rear tyres low inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2019 83,869 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,509 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,523 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel wheels do not lock offside and nearside rear ( adjustment needed ) (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,251 miles

air suspension warning lamp is on, but tested ok

offside front tyre wearing on outer treadband

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,975 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,205 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,262 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 41,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,294 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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LM08 TZX 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 78.9%.

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 LM08 TZX, 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 LM08 TZX registered?

LM08 TZX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is LM08 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 TZX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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