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M7 DJS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

120,093 mi
Last recorded120,093 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 DJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 120,093 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 116,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,696 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 109,898 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 102,408 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,250 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 95,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,241 miles

front lower wishbone bushes worn & perished

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,131 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,446 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,982 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,964 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,497 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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M7 DJS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 M7 DJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M7 DJS registered?

M7 DJS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is M7 DJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 DJS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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