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FG08 DRX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,571 mi
Last recorded132,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 DRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 132,571 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 127,972 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 113,545 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 112,220 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 30 Jun 2022 110,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 102,994 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 102,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 95,277 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,213 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,629 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

towbar ball not fitted when tested

under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,920 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside windscreen wiper starting to split

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,065 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,407 miles

Front 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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FG08 DRX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

FG08 DRX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FG08 DRX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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