MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,707 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame to body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame to body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/inner sills coroded/poorly welded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively front/rear (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear brakes slightly binding,brake pipe insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear tyres going out of shape,worn on edges.
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
engine managment light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
engine managment light on
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
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SA08 PFJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 SA08 PFJ, 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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SA08 PFJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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