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DG08 MJK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,260 mi
Last recorded139,260 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 139,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side steps corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 139,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side steps corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 139,087 miles

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

parking brake effort low

sills rusty , sill covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2022 139,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake effort low

sills rusty , sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2020 138,572 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

side step mounts rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2019 136,299 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 136,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 130,998 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

offside front sidelight slightly dim

top of dipstick broken away from bottom

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,075 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,659 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside door step edges loose

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Play in o/s front tie rod

Rear brake pads low, discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 96,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 96,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,386 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 May 2012 51,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,303 miles

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

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

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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DG08 MJK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG08 MJK, 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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DG08 MJK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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