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LT05 JCT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,523 mi
Last recorded191,523 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 JCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 191,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 171,650 miles

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

Central Rear Propshaft centre bearing rubber bush worn.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 171,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Propshaft centre bearing rubber bush worn.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 158,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 153,014 miles

both inner and outer sills are corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 145,037 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 137,854 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,610 miles

outer body sills rusted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 124,301 miles

All four tyres worn on edges.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 124,301 miles

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

All four tyres worn on edges.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,792 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on edges

both front tyres worn bald on edges

damage to outer walls of both rear tyres

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 102,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on edges

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

both front tyres worn bald on edges

damage to outer walls of both rear tyres

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres worn bald on edges

engine covers and belly pans fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,322 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 54,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,457 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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LT05 JCT 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 78.9%.

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 LT05 JCT, 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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LT05 JCT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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