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DA08 FFG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,547 mi
Last recorded159,547 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 159,547 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fuel lines on engine bay modified

General corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear lamps poorly secured

Pass 13 Jun 2019 156,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 156,419 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 148,633 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 143,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2017 143,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe into nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe into offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside front ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,877 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,021 miles

Both front lower wishbones rear bushes weak

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

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

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

No spare wheel

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play at offside of steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2015 97,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front lower wishbones rear bushes weak

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

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

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

No spare wheel

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play at offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Feb 2014 69,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 8 Feb 2013 46,366 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,893 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 36,625 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 36,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 FFG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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