MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension fault warning indicator illuminated on instrument cluster
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pirelli 255/55/19 111V Approximately 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pirelli 255/55/19 111V Approximately 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pirelli 255/55/19 111V Approximately 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension fault warning indicator illuminated on instrument cluster
Brake performance unable to be tested Likely to cause further damage to constant velocity joint (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central 235/55/R19 111V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/R19 111V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres smooth on the inner edge 235/55/R19 111V (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity boot clip missing, still preventing ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 235/55/R19 111V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge 235/55/R19 111V (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer cv boot insecure
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer cv boot insecure
Nearside bonnet catch fault
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint up and down only (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside wiper blade split
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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BN08 RUJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BN08 RUJ, 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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BN08 RUJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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