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FG08 XYS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,192 miles

fuel tank support/guard corroded

Fail 5 May 2026 88,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 84,396 miles

Fuel tank metal support bracket corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 81,449 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,035 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 72,509 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,057 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,846 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,766 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,185 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,952 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 40,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2014 33,883 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 20,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,768 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 17,701 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,767 miles

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 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.

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