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WJ08 JJY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,205 mi
Last recorded132,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 JJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 132,205 miles

Both sills showing signs of corrosion , benefit of doubt given to customer due to sill trims being fitted.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 132,198 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Step mountings on both sides. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to high level of black smoke being emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Both sills showing signs of corrosion , benefit of doubt given to customer due to sill trims being fitted.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

off/side side step in very poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,396 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge and very close to fail criteria of exposing cords also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner brake debris shield corroded away not effecting the brake performance

Nearside side step mountings corroded but structurally ok at time of test

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing and perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side step mountings corroded but structurally ok at time of test

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis starting to corroded ok at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 94,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,694 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 92,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,908 miles

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

Rear suspension bushes unbonding

Fail 4 Jul 2017 83,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bushes unbonding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 73,599 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2015 70,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 66,363 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 66,361 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

coolant low

Pass 20 May 2013 61,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 25 May 2012 57,454 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,697 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 54,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,389 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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WJ08 JJY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ08 JJY, 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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WJ08 JJY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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