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S3 JBN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,200 mi
Last recorded177,200 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 JBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 177,200 miles

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

underbody heavily sealed

Pass 10 Jun 2025 162,579 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 162,579 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 146,744 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 146,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2023 126,401 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 126,401 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2022 107,824 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner Bushes Perished and Showing Signs of Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner Bushes Perished and Showing Signs of Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 93,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,251 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,248 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,412 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 93,324 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear pipes over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 49,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S3 JBN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S3 JBN, 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 S3 JBN registered?

S3 JBN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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