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H14 LRJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,542 mi
Last recorded142,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 LRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 142,542 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 135,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 135,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 129,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 126,674 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

n/s/r and centre seat belt buckle covers missing

Fail 18 May 2023 126,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure o/s and n/s side steps corroded and insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking fluid leak from n/s rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear upper suspension bushes worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached front lower cover insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s rear and centre seat belt catch covers missing all in good working order (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

side steps corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2022 115,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

side steps corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2021 107,357 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 107,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,452 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 79,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,197 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,629 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,831 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,328 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,102 miles

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

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

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

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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H14 LRJ 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 H14 LRJ, 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 H14 LRJ registered?

H14 LRJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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