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J700 SLP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,602 mi
Last recorded98,602 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 SLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,602 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed webbing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,597 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 83,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,201 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,367 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in front bottom arms rear bushes

Front tyres close to legal limit

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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J700 SLP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J700 SLP, 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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J700 SLP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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