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SA08 PFJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,707 mi
Last recorded124,707 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 PFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 124,707 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame to body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 120,277 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 115,210 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 115,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,966 miles

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.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 103,652 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 103,651 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,773 miles

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 91,515 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,752 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,101 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 49,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,500 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine managment light on

Fail 24 Mar 2014 44,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,098 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,467 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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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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