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J29 POW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,848 mi
Last recorded121,848 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 POW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 121,848 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,957 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 108,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 104,677 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,796 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 101,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,115 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 86,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,913 miles

Front play in o/s lower suspension arm rear bush

play in both side rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 20 May 2015 71,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,393 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,503 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,945 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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J29 POW 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 87.5%.

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 J29 POW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J29 POW registered?

J29 POW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is J29 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 POW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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