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ST08 XRT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,100 mi
Last recorded130,100 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 130,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 124,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlight pattern poor [border line]

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

electronic suspension fault

Pass 29 Nov 2022 117,983 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 117,942 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 108,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 105,943 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,595 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 100,583 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,731 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 86,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush . marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush . marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 68,488 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,234 miles

ADVISE both front tyres low3mm

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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ST08 XRT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST08 XRT, 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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ST08 XRT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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