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DA08 FDY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,092 mi
Last recorded165,092 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 165,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 152,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 136,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,700 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 123,699 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning tight and notchy (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 112,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,410 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,525 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing mounting ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,703 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes pipes greased

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,788 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 46,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,509 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 28,200 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 FDY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FDY, 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 FDY registered?

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

Is DA08 FDY safe to buy?

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