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J7 VYY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,131 mi
Last recorded166,131 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 VYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 166,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 156,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 152,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 145,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 136,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 136,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 128,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 121,733 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,617 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 111,617 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 101,296 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 101,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rfont to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,394 miles

upper tailgate release switch inop

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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J7 VYY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J7 VYY, 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 J7 VYY registered?

J7 VYY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is J7 VYY safe to buy?

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