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NX08 ULA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,358 mi
Last recorded117,358 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 ULA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 117,358 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 117,137 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 113,170 miles

Engine bay, sill and under shield covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center of hose at elbow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule center of hose at elbow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill cover & engine underbody trays fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 11 Mar 2019 110,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill cover & engine underbody trays fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,365 miles

unable to check some brake pipes on rear because of routing

Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,095 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both hydro bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 102,094 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both hydro bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,094 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 95,087 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

tow ball latched securely but not removed for testing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 86,634 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,685 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,415 miles

3rd row seats coverd by semi permenant fitting stopping testing of seat belts

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,303 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s n/s rack ends

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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NX08 ULA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NX08 ULA, 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 NX08 ULA registered?

NX08 ULA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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