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S5 AOJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,522 mi
Last recorded165,522 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 AOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 165,522 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 165,522 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 155,898 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 155,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 153,379 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 144,051 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 141,819 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 137,677 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 132,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 113,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,293 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,273 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,853 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,195 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,579 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S5 AOJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S5 AOJ, 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 S5 AOJ registered?

S5 AOJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is S5 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 AOJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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