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AG08 FYB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,227 mi
Last recorded165,227 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 165,227 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 159,909 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 155,451 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 155,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,290 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 144,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 137,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 130,974 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 123,738 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 116,323 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Propshaft centre bearing rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,954 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,648 miles

Both front track rod end ball joints have slight play

Both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside rear air suspension unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 101,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front track rod end ball joints have slight play

Both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside rear air suspension unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,541 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar D bushes slighty worn

Both rear upper suspension arm rear bushes slight play in pin/bush

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,895 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,903 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 49,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,010 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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AG08 FYB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AG08 FYB, 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 AG08 FYB registered?

AG08 FYB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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