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LB08 UJA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,194 mi
Last recorded173,194 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 UJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 173,194 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 173,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 159,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 144,403 miles

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

oil leak

outer steps corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 129,542 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,695 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 107,967 miles

*Wear/play o/s/f track rod end.*

Both front upper wishbone rear bushes separating.

Slight wear/play n/s/f track rod end.

Pass 2 May 2018 98,079 miles

Slight wear/play n/s/f track rod end.

Wear/play o/s/f steering tie rod.

Pass 3 May 2017 83,485 miles

Chip in centre of windscreen.

N/s/f tyre near legal limit.

O/s/f tyre low tread.

Wear/play both front steering tie rods.

Fail 3 May 2017 83,483 miles

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

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

*Noise n/s/f wheel bearing.*

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Chip in centre of windscreen.

N/s/f tyre near legal limit.

O/s/f tyre low tread.

Wear/play both front steering tie rods.

Pass 4 May 2016 68,248 miles

EML on

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,233 miles

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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

EML on

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2015 66,102 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

may not be class four test next year

rear tyres perished

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2015 66,102 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

may not be class four test next year

rear tyres perished

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,331 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,697 miles

chip windscreen

slight play nearside rack

Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play nearside rack

chip windscreen

front brakes near limit

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,077 miles

front discs worn

rear brakes worn to limit

slight play nearside rack

Pass 25 May 2011 30,852 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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LB08 UJA 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 73.7%.

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 LB08 UJA, 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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LB08 UJA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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