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JP51 ELL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,199 mi
Last recorded140,199 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP51 ELL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 140,199 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 137,699 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 137,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 132,784 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 129,992 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 129,992 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 123,965 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 123,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 119,451 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 119,446 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 110,282 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 97,299 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 97,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,510 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 91,949 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,199 miles

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

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

advice near side front track rod inner joint as slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2015 88,190 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

advice near side front track rod inner joint as slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,396 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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JP51 ELL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JP51 ELL, 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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JP51 ELL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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