MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coolant level low on dash but coolant is at correct level
Front Oil Leak
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air Bag has rip, but does not effect inflation (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded intermediate pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded intermediate pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coolant level low on dash but coolant is at correct level
Front Oil Leak
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air Bag has rip, but does not effect inflation (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Suspension system inoperative unable to jack vehicle as heightened mode cannot be selected (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
coolant level low warning sign on dash but coolant ok
unable to check running gear due to suspension fault
Nearside Rear disc brake back plate damaged
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate to caliper hose/ n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension system inoperative air syspension inactive in fault mode (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc back plate damaged
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate to upper hoses,n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
brake pad warning light illuminated but pads not worn down to wear indicator
Chassis Corroded.
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chassis Corroded.
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
steering universal joint stiff
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Central Front Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM08 FAY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FM08 FAY, 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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FM08 FAY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2008.
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