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VX08 AXP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

249,843 mi
Last recorded249,843 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 AXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 249,843 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 239,716 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 9 Feb 2022 234,599 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 234,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Brakes in a dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 230,848 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 227,449 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 219,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded and narrow banding

Fail 11 Feb 2019 219,749 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mainline pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded and narrow banding

Pass 1 Feb 2018 211,029 miles

EML warning light is on.

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Water in n/s front headlamp.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 210,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

EML warning light is on.

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Water in n/s front headlamp.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 197,931 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 197,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 185,994 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 185,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 159,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 138,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,286 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 61,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,142 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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VX08 AXP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX08 AXP, 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 VX08 AXP registered?

VX08 AXP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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