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J12 VGC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 VGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 123,673 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s undersills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2025 116,636 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play recommend replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,968 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 89,066 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 85,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,572 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 82,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limits value displayed on slam panel (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective missing & carrier damaged ()

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,198 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear tyre has uneven wear to inside edge

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stone chip in O/S of windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,968 miles

Brake pipe to off side rear flex getting corroded.

Off side rear tyre inner edge low.

Slight play both rear tie bar inner ball joints.

Slight play near side steering rack ball joint.

Some play front wishbone rear bushes.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen chiped (off side).

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,121 miles

both front tyres close to limit

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

front and rear discs getting worn

front pads low

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

small chip offside windscreen

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,512 miles

Front brake discs getting worn.

Front pads getting low.

Front tyres getting low.

Slight play near side steering rack ball joint.

Windscreen chiped.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,969 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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J12 VGC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J12 VGC, 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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J12 VGC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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