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FG08 DZM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,052 mi
Last recorded169,052 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 DZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 169,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 164,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner new constant velocity joint cover grease leakage

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

spare tyre deflated

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2025 164,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside heat shield insecure. at risk of detaching completeley and falling onto road

Pass 15 Mar 2024 160,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 157,551 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 152,473 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2021 150,515 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 137,379 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 131,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 126,904 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 126,902 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 118,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,021 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 97,159 miles

osf tyre cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

incorrect control operates front washers

Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,114 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,113 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,834 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DZM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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