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J5 JSM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,968 mi
Last recorded115,968 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 JSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 112,236 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 108,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 106,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,942 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible brake pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly loose leaking small amount of grease

Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,750 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 92,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f outer cv boot inner clip missing

Pass 16 Sep 2017 90,618 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 90,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,990 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,177 miles

Handbrake passes efficiency test, but low.

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,063 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes have slight play

both rear brake pipes above wishbones corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear wishbone bushes have slight play

slight play felt at steering wheel

unable to check rear row seats/belts due to boot full

Pass 11 Jan 2014 57,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,788 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,602 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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J5 JSM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J5 JSM, 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 J5 JSM registered?

J5 JSM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is J5 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 JSM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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