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J16 NPT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,900 mi
Last recorded148,900 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 NPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 148,900 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 147,701 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 141,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 141,314 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 130,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear seats in boot folded away

spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Jul 2017 130,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear seats in boot folded away

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,387 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 120,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 120,861 miles

Centre Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly worn on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,683 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 111,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,229 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,775 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,730 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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J16 NPT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J16 NPT, 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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J16 NPT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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