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J761 OCK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,448 mi
Last recorded161,448 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ761 OCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 161,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 148,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroding including suspension components

Fail 22 May 2023 148,536 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear box section close to tow bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 127,319 miles

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

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 117,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 112,948 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 105,949 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 100,192 miles

Nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,696 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Apr 2014 66,176 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,161 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,413 miles

slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar linkage

slight play through O/S/R tracking arm

slight plsy in both N/S and O/S steering trackrods

Fail 4 Apr 2012 43,413 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar linkage

slight play through O/S/R tracking arm

slight plsy in both N/S and O/S steering trackrods

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,198 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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J761 OCK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J761 OCK, 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 J761 OCK registered?

J761 OCK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for J761 OCK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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