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G4 JBB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,455 mi
Last recorded142,455 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 JBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 142,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 140,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 132,929 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 132,551 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 123,344 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 116,452 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner joints

Pass 13 Feb 2015 96,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 95,480 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear pipe damaged by parking brake cable rubbing

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Jan 2014 83,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,620 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 68,619 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,865 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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G4 JBB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 G4 JBB, 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 G4 JBB registered?

G4 JBB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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