MOT Status
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156,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake back plates corroded.
Drivers seat belt slow to retract.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake back plates corroded.
Drivers seat belt slow to retract.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking Injectors (7.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Due to diesel leak (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement contaminated by fuel (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement contaminated by fuel (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG08 MKJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?
DG08 MKJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is DG08 MKJ safe to buy?
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