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RJ08 JEO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 JEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 98,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 67,346 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 59,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 48,738 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 44,858 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2020 41,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S AND O/S

Fail 5 May 2020 41,903 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S AND O/S

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,325 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,474 miles

brake warning light illuminated indacating a fault (yellow)

Pass 2 May 2017 34,695 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 29,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2014 27,724 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,545 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 8,003 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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RJ08 JEO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RJ08 JEO, 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 RJ08 JEO registered?

RJ08 JEO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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