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FG08 DZF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,347 mi
Last recorded151,347 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 151,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 141,370 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 134,525 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 134,525 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,615 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 125,284 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 125,268 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 115,027 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 102,278 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 85,008 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 85,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 71,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 66,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear above diff (3.6.B.2c)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2015 57,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 49,304 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Pass 24 May 2013 41,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,316 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

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 DZF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

FG08 DZF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FG08 DZF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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