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DG08 MJX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

217,536 mi
Last recorded217,536 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 217,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 217,534 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 204,134 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm ball joints have slight play in hanging position (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light deteriorating but not effecting emitted light

Offside Rear brake pad sensor not fitted to pad but secure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have slight corrosion to outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

suspect oil/coolant leak

Pass 13 Mar 2021 192,730 miles

NOTE-ADVISE SLIGHT VERTICAL LIFT ON BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS--Child seats fitted offside/nearside rear seats

Pass 29 Feb 2020 185,613 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 185,613 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 172,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 158,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 150,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 139,379 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 139,309 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 130,161 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 119,669 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,607 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 23 Feb 2012 938,787 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,457 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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DG08 MJX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJX, 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 DG08 MJX registered?

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

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