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DA08 FFP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,157 mi
Last recorded134,157 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 134,157 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

indicator tail tale flashing fast both sides

Fail 5 Aug 2024 134,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

indicator tail tale flashing fast both sides

Pass 8 Aug 2023 127,180 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 127,156 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 113,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,808 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 73,859 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s door mirror glass missing

plastic trims on sills

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play/movement in front suspension lower arm rear bushes

washer jets partly blocked

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,496 miles

n/s and o/s front wishbones reae bushs worn.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 63,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on both steering rack arms

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

slight play on both steering rack arms

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,180 miles

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

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

[advice] four wheel geometry

slight play on nearside steering rack arm

Fail 17 Sep 2011 31,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

[advice] four wheel geometry

slight play on nearside steering rack arm

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 FFP 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 75%.

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 FFP, 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 FFP registered?

DA08 FFP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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