MOT Status
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170,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
No seat belts fitted to rearmost row of seats at time of test
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Temporary type fuel cap fitted, but appears to maintain adequate seal
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Central row (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
No seat belts fitted to rearmost row of seats at time of test
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Temporary type fuel cap fitted, but appears to maintain adequate seal
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ08 VXZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?
SJ08 VXZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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