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SY08 PNJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,065 mi
Last recorded144,065 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 PNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 144,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 141,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,481 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 124,354 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,393 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,323 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,817 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front rack end inner has slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front rack end inner has slight play

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 PNJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PNJ, 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 SY08 PNJ registered?

SY08 PNJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is SY08 PNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 PNJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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