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SP08 JFE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,502 mi
Last recorded111,502 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 JFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 111,502 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 108,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum: back plate badly corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 108,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure failing on wheel rim badly corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake drum: back plate badly corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 106,146 miles

Rear brake back plats both corroded

Rear please remember to remove items from rear area to able to check rear seat belts

Fail 22 May 2023 106,142 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.95% = 3.0% (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear brake back plats both corroded

Rear please remember to remove items from rear area to able to check rear seat belts

Pass 26 May 2022 104,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEX PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEX PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear BOTH BAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Fail 19 May 2022 104,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEX PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEX PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH BAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,852 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 103,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,048 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm below screen

Rear both Brake discs back plate corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,161 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,460 miles

both rear brake disc stone gaurds corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 91,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear brake disc stone gaurds corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 56,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,053 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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SP08 JFE 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 70%.

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 SP08 JFE, 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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SP08 JFE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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