MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Holed in chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Holed in chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The complete chassis structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
slight play in o/s front drop link
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
engine fault displayed on dash...car built may 2008
Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
engine fault displayed on dash...car built may 2008
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
engine covers
undertrays
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
engine covers
undertrays
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA08 FEP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DA08 FEP, 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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DA08 FEP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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