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PJ08 MFK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,256 mi
Last recorded184,256 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 MFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 184,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 178,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 173,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 167,266 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 161,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 157,207 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 157,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 150,157 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear off side ridged pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 141,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 131,177 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 131,175 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 112,317 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,223 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 102,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine smokey

tested with 4 seats

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,999 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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PJ08 MFK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PJ08 MFK, 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 PJ08 MFK registered?

PJ08 MFK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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