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DE57 JZA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,243 mi
Last recorded118,243 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 JZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 118,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.66 measured 1.34 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 112,810 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2018 112,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,459 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 107,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 101,227 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,654 miles

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,974 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,355 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 58,354 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,867 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 47,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 37,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DE57 JZA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE57 JZA, 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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DE57 JZA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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