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MA55 DOX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA55 DOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2025 100,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Bordering excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,452 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Has slight play.

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

Rear prop shaft support bearing rubber worn but not excessive.

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside central buckle outer casing missing, but not affecting operation. (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 91,452 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Has slight play.

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

Rear prop shaft support bearing rubber worn but not excessive.

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside central buckle outer casing missing, but not affecting operation. (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 85,639 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 85,240 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 84,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 82,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 76,040 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,718 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 72,626 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,109 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,169 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 38,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,451 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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MA55 DOX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA55 DOX, 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 MA55 DOX registered?

MA55 DOX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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