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FE08 HJC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,923 mi
Last recorded145,923 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 HJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 145,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 144,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 141,738 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 138,089 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,077 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 131,027 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in lower hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 130,976 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub top rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in lower hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 129,116 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 129,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 10 Sep 2018 121,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 1 Jun 2017 114,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,088 miles

sill steps carroded

slight play in both front lower rear bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2016 108,088 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner (2.5.C.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 rear both (3.6.B.2c)

sill steps carroded

slight play in both front lower rear bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill steps carroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,453 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter is slightly weeping grease

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm bush

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,523 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S tail light cluster broken.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,310 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,712 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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FE08 HJC 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 FE08 HJC, 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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FE08 HJC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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