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J15 DRD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,462 mi
Last recorded143,462 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 DRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,462 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 134,367 miles

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

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

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

engine cover's /undertray's

Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,387 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 121,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,490 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,949 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 93,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,506 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,345 miles

Sticker in windscreen swept area.

Unable to determine if 13 pin towbar electrics fitted due to a cover over the electrics.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,048 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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J15 DRD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J15 DRD, 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 J15 DRD registered?

J15 DRD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is J15 DRD safe to buy?

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