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FA03 TAM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests41 (31 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

155,339 mi
Last recorded155,339 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 TAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

31 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 155,339 miles

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

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

fuel tank cradle corroded

general age related corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2024 140,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2024 152,545 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 135,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 135,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 150,076 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 150,076 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 145,759 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 127,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a cunk missing outside edge but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 127,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess badly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 139,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 116,307 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 133,561 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 110,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 127,286 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 118,439 miles

both front tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,410 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 85,410 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2018 82,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outter bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,320 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 109,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,757 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,997 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,990 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,985 miles

advise rear brake discs

advise slight play both front steering arms

Fail 6 Jul 2015 85,985 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise rear brake discs

advise slight play both front steering arms

Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,190 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,638 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,614 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,612 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,257 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,884 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,700 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 25,691 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FA03 TAM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

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 FA03 TAM, 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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FA03 TAM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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