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NJ08 KZW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

212,183 mi
Last recorded212,183 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 212,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 207,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2024 199,627 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 191,642 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nsr reflector damaged

unable to test rear belts due to boot luggage

under body corroded

Fail 11 May 2023 191,642 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nsr reflector damaged

unable to test rear belts due to boot luggage

under body corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 183,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 167,421 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 157,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 146,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 146,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 140,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body and components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

emissions to clean to register

Pass 24 Mar 2017 129,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 20 Mar 2017 129,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,464 miles

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

o/s mirror glass cracked but still servic able

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Mar 2016 119,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked but still servic able

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,637 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,073 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,071 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,107 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 67,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,891 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 50,891 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,747 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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NJ08 KZW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NJ08 KZW, 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 NJ08 KZW registered?

NJ08 KZW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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