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FG08 MGV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,581 mi
Last recorded126,581 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 MGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,581 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 123,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,053 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 120,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,458 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 105,954 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,954 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bottom center trim insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2014 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front bottom center trim insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,648 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 61,480 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,190 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 55,190 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,364 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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 MGV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG08 MGV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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