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MW53 XCC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 XCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 126,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 113,844 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 113,760 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,869 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,510 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 81,510 miles

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body above axle in the clip unable to clean (1.1.11 (c))

emmisions slightly smokey

parking brake noisey

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2018 70,582 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing very rear stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2017 63,372 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,981 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 56,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,819 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 48,708 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 43,487 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,033 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2012 35,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,444 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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MW53 XCC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW53 XCC, 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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MW53 XCC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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