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SV08 JYB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,027 mi
Last recorded128,027 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 JYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 128,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 121,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 121,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 110,107 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 110,101 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 103,971 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,617 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,426 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2018 77,861 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 64,403 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 53,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable track rod has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 May 2016 53,397 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable track rod has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 39,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2015 39,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper rubbers starting to smear

Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,166 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 17,166 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SV08 JYB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV08 JYB, 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 SV08 JYB registered?

SV08 JYB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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