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88,192 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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fuel tank support/guard corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s front steering rack play (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank support/guard corroded
Fuel tank metal support bracket corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel tank metal shield corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake pad wear light illuminated. (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the upper ferrule. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on the end. (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on the ends of both offside and nearside rear brake pipes where the protective sheath finishes. (The pipes that feed into the flexible hoses) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (scrubbing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (Top arms) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front outer tie rod slight play
Offside Front outer tie rod slight play
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
undertrays engive covers fitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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FG08 XYS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?
FG08 XYS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2008.
Is FG08 XYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG08 XYS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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