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CJ04 BYE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,817 mi
Last recorded143,817 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 BYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 143,817 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (drumstick) slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 143,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut chords 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut chords 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (drumstick) slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 138,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 133,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 129,664 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 129,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,336 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 124,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,062 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 121,026 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 118,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,816 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,999 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 92,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,208 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 33,659 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,257 miles

Front disc worn

N/S/F steering arm slight play

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

O/S/F belt slight fluffing

O/S/F tyre wearing low

Rear disc worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 12 Dec 2011 25,257 miles

Front disc worn

N/S/F steering arm slight play

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F belt slight fluffing

O/S/F tyre wearing low

Rear disc worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slightly smearing

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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CJ04 BYE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CJ04 BYE, 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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CJ04 BYE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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