MOT Status
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210,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
park brake noisy in operation
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
auxiliary drive belt tensioner worn
park brake noisy in operation
prop shaft centre bearing worn
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Topped up to correct pressure (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Topped up to correct pressure (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer side step very rusty.
Offside Outer side step very rusty.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer side step very rusty.
Offside Outer side step very rusty.
Both front steps rusty
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front side steps rusty.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front side steps rusty.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres worn on outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 BGU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 FG08 BGU, 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 FG08 BGU registered?
FG08 BGU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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