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JB51 JAM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,215 mi
Last recorded140,215 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB51 JAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 140,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 130,887 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 130,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 121,185 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 121,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 109,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,256 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 73,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,574 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,179 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,303 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 42,303 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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JB51 JAM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JB51 JAM, 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 JB51 JAM registered?

JB51 JAM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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