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JT54 HHS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,801 mi
Last recorded161,801 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT54 HHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 161,801 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 161,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 154,352 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

advise : offside rear suspension air bag perished

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 30 Dec 2024 154,328 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 4 Dec 2023 142,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

advise : both front track control arm inner bushes slightly persihed/worn

advise : slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 4 Dec 2023 142,274 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

advise : both front track control arm inner bushes slightly persihed/worn

advise : slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 5 Nov 2022 125,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise : slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,333 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise : possible fault with air suspension, possible air bag?

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,712 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,615 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,248 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,093 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,001 miles

front wipers split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,093 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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JT54 HHS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 JT54 HHS, 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 JT54 HHS registered?

JT54 HHS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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