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DA08 FGN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,065 mi
Last recorded118,065 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged x3 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,065 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged x3 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,605 miles

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged x3 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,550 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,662 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,357 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,158 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 60,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,901 miles

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

possible fuel leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,446 miles

brake pad warning lamp lit

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 FGN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA08 FGN registered?

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

Is DA08 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 FGN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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