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SY08 EVJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,168 mi
Last recorded134,168 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 EVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 55,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 41,322 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 41,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SY08 EVJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY08 EVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY08 EVJ registered?

SY08 EVJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is SY08 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 EVJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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