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PY08 JCU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

315,778 mi
Last recorded315,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 JCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 315,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 290,346 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 252,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 228,151 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 198,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 173,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear brake hose and above rear sub/frame (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 150,998 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 128,442 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,081 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/R Lamp lens cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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PY08 JCU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PY08 JCU, 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 PY08 JCU registered?

PY08 JCU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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