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M24 JBG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,292 mi
Last recorded180,292 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 JBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 180,292 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 180,161 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 180,161 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 171,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 171,602 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fractured brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central of both main metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm between rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm between flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture of main (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system of main metal pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture of main (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

reversing lamps not working

Pass 7 Jan 2019 164,002 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 159,804 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 156,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 150,861 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 147,472 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 147,472 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 141,618 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 141,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 114,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,374 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 98,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack inner ball joints slight play

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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M24 JBG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M24 JBG, 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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M24 JBG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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