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HG08 RYJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,288 mi
Last recorded125,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 RYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

far rear seats in stow position.

oil leak.

Fail 7 Jul 2021 125,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front 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 rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

far rear seats in stow position.

oil leak.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 117,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 117,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipe corroded above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side rear of vehicle, brakepipe corroded above top suspension arm infront of airbag suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 18 Jun 2019 107,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipe corroded above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side rear of vehicle, brakepipe corroded above top suspension arm infront of airbag suspension (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 May 2018 96,508 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,438 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,833 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,827 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 2.00 (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,833 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,975 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 41,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,662 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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HG08 RYJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG08 RYJ, 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 HG08 RYJ registered?

HG08 RYJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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