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DG08 PLZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,445 mi
Last recorded81,445 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,668 miles

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 May 2013 59,942 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 59,929 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing close to limits

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti-role bar D rubber bushes worn.

N/S/R tyre has various small cuts in tread.

N/S/R tyre nailed close to sidewall and various small cuts in tread.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,553 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,711 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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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DG08 PLZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG08 PLZ, 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 DG08 PLZ registered?

DG08 PLZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is DG08 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 PLZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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