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X5 NMX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 NMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 121,978 miles

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 116,884 miles

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 116,863 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 106,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,184 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,405 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 82,405 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2019 82,350 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE [235/70/17] CONTINENTAL 4X4 CONTACT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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X5 NMX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X5 NMX, 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 X5 NMX registered?

X5 NMX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is X5 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 NMX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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