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VF08 JGU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,047 mi
Last recorded191,047 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF08 JGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 191,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 166,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 145,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 130,664 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,724 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 113,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,129 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 90,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 78,660 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,294 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 67,294 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)

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,860 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 39,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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VF08 JGU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VF08 JGU, 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 VF08 JGU registered?

VF08 JGU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is VF08 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF08 JGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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