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DA08 FDP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

207,349 mi
Last recorded207,349 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 207,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Chip in the windscreen

Fail 10 May 2023 207,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 23 May 2022 204,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 197,810 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 193,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check boot seat belts

Fail 6 May 2020 193,275 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

unable to check boot seat belts

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 168,741 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 166,066 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 118,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 122,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,206 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 109,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,462 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 10 May 2011 72,358 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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DA08 FDP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA08 FDP, 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 DA08 FDP registered?

DA08 FDP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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