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MV08 JDU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,709 mi
Last recorded50,709 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 JDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,709 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,264 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 37,263 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MV08 JDU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 MV08 JDU, 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 MV08 JDU registered?

MV08 JDU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is MV08 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 JDU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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