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NJ08 MKK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,874 mi
Last recorded119,874 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 119,874 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all four tyre damaged-outer side wall

eml light on

Pass 26 Nov 2021 114,712 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear -both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

eml warning light on

Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,178 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml warning light on

Fail 27 Nov 2020 111,178 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 103,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,358 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 98,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,546 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,521 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,682 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,995 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,985 miles

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

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 MKK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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