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RJ08 XTG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,195 mi
Last recorded134,195 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 134,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 128,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 123,646 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2023 118,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2022 112,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 106,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone outer bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 90,633 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 90,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,990 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,968 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 37,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,745 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 36,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,573 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner treads feathered

Fail 19 Jun 2012 30,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear tyre inner treads feathered

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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RJ08 XTG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ08 XTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ08 XTG registered?

RJ08 XTG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is RJ08 XTG safe to buy?

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