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M28 EJE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,336 mi
Last recorded193,336 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 EJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 193,336 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside step has corrosion to structure

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

general surface corrosion to under body and chassis

Pass 2 Dec 2024 186,144 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the N/S and a long crack at the bottom of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 186,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the N/S and a long crack at the bottom of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 174,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 164,494 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 150,829 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, also bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 137,710 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 129,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 119,223 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 108,627 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 108,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 98,078 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 98,078 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 77,275 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 77,098 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,155 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 62,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M28 EJE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M28 EJE, 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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M28 EJE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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