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AE08 FWM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 4394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,004 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,644 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 39 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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AE08 FWM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 4,394cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE08 FWM, 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 AE08 FWM registered?

AE08 FWM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AE08 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 FWM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE08 FWM have outstanding finance?

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