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KP08 JPY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,661 mi
Last recorded214,661 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 JPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 214,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 203,199 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 190,667 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 174,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 166,936 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 157,911 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))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine oil on under tray.

Fail 14 Dec 2020 157,908 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake pad warning light on.

engine oil on under tray.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 149,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play suggest re accessed 1-2 months (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both innner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges bald. Attention should be drawn to the inner edge as its deemed close to wearing to fabric of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 149,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play suggest re accessed 1-2 months (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both innner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges bald. Attention should be drawn to the inner edge as its deemed close to wearing to fabric of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 141,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 134,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 126,438 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,944 miles

rear number plate condition

Pass 16 Dec 2014 109,123 miles

advise nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,973 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 94,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,878 miles

advise nsf tyre worn on edge

advise rear seats not in use

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,387 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KP08 JPY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP08 JPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 JPY registered?

KP08 JPY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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