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BM51 JYM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,339 mi
Last recorded155,339 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 JYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 155,339 miles

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

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

fuel tank cradle corroded

general age related corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2024 152,545 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 150,076 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 150,076 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 145,759 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 139,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 133,561 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 127,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 118,439 miles

both front tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,320 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 109,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,997 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,990 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,985 miles

advise rear brake discs

advise slight play both front steering arms

Fail 6 Jul 2015 85,985 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise rear brake discs

advise slight play both front steering arms

Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,614 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,612 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,167 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,700 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 25,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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BM51 JYM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BM51 JYM, 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 BM51 JYM registered?

BM51 JYM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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