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NJZ 9915

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,076 mi
Last recorded189,076 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 9915
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 189,076 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 189,075 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 174,188 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 174,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 155,296 miles

engine oil leak.

front brake pads worn low.

slight play in both rear suspension arm ball joint.

slight play in nearside front suspension arm ball joint.

Fail 29 Jan 2021 155,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55x19 m&s x/l (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 145,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 141,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 130,684 miles

Offside Rear Outer Constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2018 130,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2017 122,434 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 108,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 108,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 97,338 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 97,338 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 81,279 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 81,276 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front wheels are slightly hard to rotate

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,337 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 72,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,423 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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NJZ 9915 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJZ 9915, 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 NJZ 9915 registered?

NJZ 9915 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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