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LR08 XFU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,278 mi
Last recorded105,278 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 XFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,278 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,943 miles

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated center bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4/5mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

spare tyre: worn smooth on inner edge of tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,517 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,418 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,767 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,599 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,937 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,770 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,614 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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LR08 XFU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR08 XFU, 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 LR08 XFU registered?

LR08 XFU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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