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DA08 FGC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,288 mi
Last recorded148,288 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 148,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

general underbody corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2023 148,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi on upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

general underbody corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,247 miles

underside corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,576 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 122,763 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 116,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,909 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 106,427 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 99,948 miles

all tyres low on tread

free play in steering rack knuckles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 92,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,309 miles

freeplay in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,597 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 74,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,743 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 FGC 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 86.7%.

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

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