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DE08 FVJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,966 mi
Last recorded189,966 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 189,966 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 189,743 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 186,503 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 181,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 175,905 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 170,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 165,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 160,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 154,480 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 145,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 125,938 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,834 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,635 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,906 miles

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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DE08 FVJ 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 100%.

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 DE08 FVJ, 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 DE08 FVJ registered?

DE08 FVJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DE08 FVJ safe to buy?

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