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MJ08 CHD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,288 mi
Last recorded146,288 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 CHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 146,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,155 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 136,155 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 124,919 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 115,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,972 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 77,970 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,574 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 58,797 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,177 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 47,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 38,248 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,759 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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MJ08 CHD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ08 CHD, 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 MJ08 CHD registered?

MJ08 CHD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is MJ08 CHD safe to buy?

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