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FD08 NVA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,959 mi
Last recorded108,959 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 NVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 108,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 94,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,434 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to view all brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,534 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to view all brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,809 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension air tank corroded

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,399 miles

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

plastic spare wheel guard insecure

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,250 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,184 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,713 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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FD08 NVA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 FD08 NVA, 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 FD08 NVA registered?

FD08 NVA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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