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HK08 UPJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,027 mi
Last recorded92,027 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 UPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,027 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute tell tales (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres inner treads slight wear (255/50x20)

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 10 Jun 2025 89,701 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute tell tales (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre slight damage to tread

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damp around offside front outer cv boot

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,164 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats/belts removed

Pass 16 Jun 2023 83,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 80,766 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,165 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,164 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 74,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear road wheel has been welding repaired around inner rim edge

coolant level low warning displayed

fuel cap partially missing but DOES maintain an adequate seal

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,855 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 70,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 65,976 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,415 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,894 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 15 Apr 2016 56,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

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

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

unable to gain access to rear of vehicle due to being loaded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,172 miles

Front brake disks lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

loaded and rear seats stowed

some wear in front and rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside wiper poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,146 miles

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

front brake biscs worn

rear seats removed

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

under engine covers

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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HK08 UPJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 HK08 UPJ, 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 HK08 UPJ registered?

HK08 UPJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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