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XFZ 2100

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,436 mi
Last recorded196,436 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 2100
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 196,436 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r brake back plate starting to corrode and loose

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

rear tyres has cuts

slight noise to n/s/r wheel

Fail 29 Sep 2025 196,434 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s rear brake disc back plate loose

n/s rear handbrake shoe back plate corroding

slight noise to n/s rear wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2024 196,020 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 193,959 miles

fuel tank mounting starting to corrode

o/s/f seat belt damaged

slight play to both front lower arm rear bush's

Pass 30 Sep 2022 191,944 miles

Central Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 191,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 189,868 miles

brake warning light on

slight play to n/s/rear wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2020 186,652 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light coming on intermittently

front number plate incorrectly positioned

fuel tank cover damaged

play to both front bottom arm (rear) bushes

slight play to n/s rear link end

Fail 14 Sep 2020 186,652 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light coming on intermittently

front number plate incorrectly positioned

fuel tank cover damaged

play to both front bottom arm (rear) bushes

slight play to n/s rear link end

Pass 11 Sep 2019 180,192 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 180,189 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 176,388 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 176,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 168,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 149,474 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Sep 2016 149,474 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 136,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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XFZ 2100 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XFZ 2100, 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 XFZ 2100 registered?

XFZ 2100 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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