MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Suspension Arm (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in inner steering rack ends
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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X16 VBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 X16 VBX, 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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X16 VBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2008.
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