MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,148 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position nearside and offside catches (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake pipes have slight rusting inspection difficult as they go behind the chassis
Nearside Front slight bind
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight lift
offside front and rear tyres have small cuts in the tread
plastic covers and undertrays fitted making visual inspections difficult
vehicle underbody muddy making inspections difficult
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake pipes have slight rusting inspection difficult as they go behind the chassis
Nearside Front slight bind
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight lift
offside front and rear tyres have small cuts in the tread
plastic covers and undertrays fitted making visual inspections difficult
vehicle underbody muddy making inspections difficult
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay
slight play nearside rear lower rose bearing
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe to offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake bind nearside rear
engine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay
slight play nearside rear lower rose bearing
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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SJ08 HXE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SJ08 HXE, 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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SJ08 HXE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2008.
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