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LR08 MYJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,452 mi
Last recorded111,452 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 MYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 111,452 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 111,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 107,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 101,674 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 101,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 98,870 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 93,553 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 93,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,470 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 82,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,630 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 77,630 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,256 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 69,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has two nails in near edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,037 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 61,037 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,590 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,017 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,808 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 20,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,793 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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LR08 MYJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LR08 MYJ, 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 LR08 MYJ registered?

LR08 MYJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LR08 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 MYJ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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