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R13 DXX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,991 mi
Last recorded93,991 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 DXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,991 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 93,991 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,050 miles

eng/man light on

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,050 miles

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

eng/man light on

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge close to ply cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge close to ply cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 84,813 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 84,812 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,926 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front wheel inner rim slightly buckled

under bonnet area mostly covered unable to fully inspect systems and structure

off side front tyre BADLY worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,495 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,442 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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R13 DXX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R13 DXX, 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 R13 DXX registered?

R13 DXX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is R13 DXX safe to buy?

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