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X4 FOU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,895 mi
Last recorded157,895 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 FOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 157,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 146,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 146,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Sep 2023 138,283 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 130,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 130,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 124,811 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES, CENTRE FERRULE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 124,795 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn UPPER ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES, CENTRE FERRULE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,898 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,761 miles

sills covered

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,033 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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X4 FOU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X4 FOU, 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 X4 FOU registered?

X4 FOU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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The MOT history for X4 FOU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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