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LJ08 AEB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,224 mi
Last recorded143,224 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 AEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 143,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 142,556 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jul 2023 141,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 132,887 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 127,017 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 123,797 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack drum stick

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside slight play in steering rack drum stick

Fail 18 Apr 2019 123,782 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack drum stick

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside slight play in steering rack drum stick

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 107,373 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 107,373 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,955 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2014 92,744 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,771 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,738 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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LJ08 AEB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 LJ08 AEB, 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 LJ08 AEB registered?

LJ08 AEB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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