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FM08 FAY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,806 mi
Last recorded196,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 FAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 196,806 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 196,806 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 184,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 184,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 174,631 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 176,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 162,101 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 161,912 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 149,342 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 149,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 134,962 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 134,961 miles

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) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 125,547 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 125,535 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 115,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,064 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,488 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 41,042 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,042 miles

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?

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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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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