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CJ05 MAC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,609 mi
Last recorded108,609 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ05 MAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 108,609 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 108,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge and on limit

Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,153 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 89,168 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,168 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 82,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,475 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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CJ05 MAC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CJ05 MAC, 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 CJ05 MAC registered?

CJ05 MAC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is CJ05 MAC safe to buy?

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