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FR04 GUN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,290 mi
Last recorded163,290 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 163,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 155,484 miles

Nearside Sill Corroding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Sill Corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2025 155,484 miles

Nearside Sill Corroding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Sill Corroding

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 145,131 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 138,533 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

under vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 136,759 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,100 miles

Offside front wheel binding slightly when rotated

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle floor rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2020 123,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear air suspension bellow deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear handbrake cable retaining hook broken

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 123,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear air suspension bellow deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear handbrake cable retaining hook broken

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,323 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside rear air suspension bellow rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,580 miles

Nearside rear air suspension bellow rubber deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,566 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 101,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 96,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 87,673 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,589 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,127 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,707 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,772 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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FR04 GUN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FR04 GUN, 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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FR04 GUN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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