MOT Status
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144,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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
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
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear occasional seats
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside rear upper (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
trailer socket not tested
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)
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)
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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