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DA08 FGG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,735 mi
Last recorded124,735 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 124,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc cover plate Corroded.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Various. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 119,588 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody/chassis corrosion

Fail 27 May 2025 119,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody/chassis corrosion

Pass 29 May 2024 114,686 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 110,404 miles

Coolant leak Engine area.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 105,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Disc/Drum back plate corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 100,854 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,093 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Pass 31 May 2019 93,567 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 91,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,181 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides,Rear of, (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear,Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides,Rear of, (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 84,517 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 76,738 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 68,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 47,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 32,795 miles

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

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 FGG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FGG, 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 FGG registered?

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

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