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LS08 CXT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,070 mi
Last recorded121,070 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 CXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar socket and wiring missing

Pass 4 Dec 2024 114,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,642 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 111,638 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 107,707 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Boot seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Boot seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 101,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,978 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 94,978 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, cracking and perished on 2.5mm (255/55/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush has slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 88,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front Lower Arm Rear Bush Has Play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush has slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable Both front has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2017 78,473 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three seats ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 78,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Vehicle body has slight damage but not sharp edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three seats ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,596 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITOR CONTAMINATED WITH OIL

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,297 miles

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

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

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

slight seepage from offside steering gaitor, possibly engine oil. may require further attention.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 41,255 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 28,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 19,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,728 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 14,728 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear 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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LS08 CXT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LS08 CXT, 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 LS08 CXT registered?

LS08 CXT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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