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JS57 DJS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,512 mi
Last recorded131,512 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS57 DJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 131,512 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 126,152 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,640 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,270 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 109,975 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,302 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,489 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,725 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,575 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 73,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,778 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,051 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 49,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,360 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 40,360 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,314 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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JS57 DJS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JS57 DJS, 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 JS57 DJS registered?

JS57 DJS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is JS57 DJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS57 DJS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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