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F9 JRJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,995 mi
Last recorded166,995 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 JRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 166,995 miles

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Pass 25 Feb 2025 163,083 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 19 Feb 2024 158,036 miles

advise : slight fault with electric hand brake module

Pass 23 Feb 2023 152,349 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 145,058 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 145,058 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Reverse light not working

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,615 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 128,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,548 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,664 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,410 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 87,410 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 891,642 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 81,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,051 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 69,041 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,359 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,348 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,946 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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F9 JRJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F9 JRJ, 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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F9 JRJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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