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SJ08 HXE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,148 mi
Last recorded138,148 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 HXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 138,148 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,148 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 132,058 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 132,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 125,497 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,948 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 110,885 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,142 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 93,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,657 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,021 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,890 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 50,118 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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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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What year was SJ08 HXE registered?

SJ08 HXE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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