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FN08 LJF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,958 mi
Last recorded135,958 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 LJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 135,958 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded park brake shoes attached to back plate

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded park brake shoes attached to back plate

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank cradle corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 135,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded park brake shoes attached to back plate

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded park brake shoes attached to back plate

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank cradle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 130,113 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded park brake shoes attached to back plate

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded park brake shoes attached to back plate

fuel tank cradle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 124,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded park brake shoes attached to back plate

fuel tank cradle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 124,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced All perished / corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Cradle corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake backing place corroded , (Park brake shoes attach to backing plate )

Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,340 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 112,461 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,096 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 104,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 97,922 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,494 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,119 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 65,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,629 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 55,629 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,381 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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FN08 LJF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 FN08 LJF, 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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FN08 LJF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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