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N12 PJF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,576 mi
Last recorded181,576 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 PJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 181,576 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 173,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 170,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 167,871 miles

general corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 160,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 153,650 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 153,650 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 146,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 141,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 134,211 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 134,211 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 113,302 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2017 112,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,946 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear discs. not effecting braking (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 90,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear discs. not effecting braking (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,076 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,294 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,949 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 41,948 miles

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

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

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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N12 PJF 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 76.2%.

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 N12 PJF, 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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What year was N12 PJF registered?

N12 PJF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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The MOT history for N12 PJF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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