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EJ03 DUG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,669 mi
Last recorded97,669 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 DUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,669 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,938 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 96,930 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 95,726 miles

General corrosion to suspension and chassis

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 95,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 MAX - See Emission report (8.2.2.2 (a))

General corrosion to suspension and chassis

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 89,725 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 89,774 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,603 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Upper differential bushes wearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 85,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 76,227 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,322 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween rear flexis n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 59,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded inbetween o/s/r flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween rear flexis n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 55,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,280 miles

2 rear seats not fitted at time of test

note - undertrays and engine covers fitted , unable to inspect concealed items

Fail 22 Feb 2012 41,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

2 rear seats not fitted at time of test

note - undertrays and engine covers fitted , unable to inspect concealed items

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,122 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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EJ03 DUG 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 EJ03 DUG, 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 EJ03 DUG registered?

EJ03 DUG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ03 DUG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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