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J12 VHN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,393 mi
Last recorded139,393 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 VHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 139,393 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 125,550 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 115,553 miles

prop shaft centre support bearing worn

Pass 29 Dec 2022 112,042 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,667 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 103,667 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,193 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke near gearbox but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting near gearbox broke but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,329 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 89,318 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire above anti roll bar (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,991 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 84,990 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,092 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,723 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

oil leak from sump pan

Pass 16 May 2015 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 May 2014 49,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 49,902 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 49,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,331 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,316 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 VHN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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