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SD08 LJZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,242 mi
Last recorded144,242 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 LJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 144,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front upper brake hose ferrals corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lense missing

fuel tank craddle has corrosin

Fail 1 Jun 2026 144,242 miles

Central Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated exsesive play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front upper brake hose ferrals corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lense missing

fuel tank craddle has corrosin

Pass 18 Jun 2025 136,543 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 136,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear wishbone bushes yeah (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2024 128,399 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 128,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 123,147 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 123,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 114,281 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front and offside front, very close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to components and underside vehicle in places

Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight corrosion underside vehicle in places

Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,093 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear occasional seats

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2016 95,568 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,493 miles

trailer socket not tested

Fail 14 Nov 2014 78,970 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,970 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,518 miles

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

nearside bonnet catch faulty

nearside door mirror insecure

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,843 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,123 miles

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

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

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

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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SD08 LJZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD08 LJZ, 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 SD08 LJZ registered?

SD08 LJZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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