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X9 LTL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,493 mi
Last recorded121,493 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 LTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 121,493 miles

All four tyres have worn inner and outer edges with cracking /perishing on outer edges

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease around cv boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 118,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 117,468 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 117,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 114,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,218 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 114,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge and with a cut showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2020 104,957 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 102,449 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 102,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber splitting from bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber splitting from bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,466 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,447 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,447 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,437 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,644 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,443 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,820 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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X9 LTL 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 73.7%.

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 X9 LTL, 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 X9 LTL registered?

X9 LTL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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