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LT08 XVU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,437 mi
Last recorded159,437 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 XVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 159,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rubber bush deteriorated / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 159,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 159,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 152,648 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 145,577 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 129,021 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 121,711 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp reflector corroded

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 108,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible hose to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack tie-rod inner ball joints

towball not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2017 94,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,769 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre low on inner edge//

osr tyre 3mm low on inner edge//

play in nsr top arm front bush//

rear brake pads look low cant see inner pads recommend check//

slight play in both front bottom arm rear bushes//

slight play in osr top arm front bush//

Fail 17 Feb 2015 79,219 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front washers poor recommend attention//

nsr tyre low on inner edge//

osr tyre 3mm low on inner edge//

play in nsr top arm front bush//

rear brake pads look low cant see inner pads recommend check//

slight play in both front bottom arm rear bushes//

slight play in osr top arm front bush//

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,411 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,013 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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LT08 XVU 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 72.7%.

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 LT08 XVU, 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 LT08 XVU registered?

LT08 XVU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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