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J123 RHL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

206,163 mi
Last recorded206,163 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 RHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 206,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 197,828 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

body has corrosion.

Fail 2 Apr 2025 197,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

body has corrosion.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 196,157 miles

both front upper rearward bushes deteriorated

both rear lower arm bushes deteriorated

offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2024 196,154 miles

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

both front upper rearward bushes deteriorated

both rear lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge, no cords visible

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2023 195,231 miles

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Jan 2022 193,984 miles

body has lots of under body corrosion

gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2020 191,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing

Fail 12 Dec 2020 191,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 12 Dec 2019 188,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 184,761 miles

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 14 Dec 2018 184,761 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Wipers smearing

Pass 16 Nov 2017 176,947 miles

brake pipes corroded

free play in steering rack

front top arm bushes worn

Pass 2 Dec 2016 160,219 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 145,711 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes rusty

free play in steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2015 145,711 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pipes rusty

free play in steering rack

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 130,491 miles

all brake discs rusty and worn

rear brake pads low

rear tyres wearing on edges

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 130,491 miles

all brake discs rusty and worn

rear brake pads low

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2013 111,185 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 111,132 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 94,271 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 76,954 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn low outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,388 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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J123 RHL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J123 RHL, 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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J123 RHL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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