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X17 DNC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,333 mi
Last recorded179,333 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 DNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 179,333 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 171,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 171,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 168,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bush at back on front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at back of front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 150,299 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 132,608 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Oct 2015 132,608 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,445 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 16 Oct 2013 86,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,881 miles

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

slight play nearside steering rack arm ball joint

Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play nearside steering rack arm ball joint

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,260 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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X17 DNC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X17 DNC, 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 X17 DNC registered?

X17 DNC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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