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F2 HFD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,226 mi
Last recorded152,226 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 HFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 152,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 152,164 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 139,180 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors inner top sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded down rear seat belts not fully inspected

Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,939 miles

Rear seats folded down seat belts not fully inspected

Pass 6 Dec 2021 117,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 103,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,263 miles

testable items on undeside of vehicle have been undersealed / painted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,036 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,646 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 82,646 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,107 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 76,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both across rear arms (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,248 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 57,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,261 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 46,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,098 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 26,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F2 HFD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F2 HFD, 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 F2 HFD registered?

F2 HFD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is F2 HFD safe to buy?

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