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FV08 EDK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

261,976 mi
Last recorded261,976 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 261,976 miles

heavily undersealed under Neath

Pass 11 Jul 2025 256,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 244,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 228,313 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 209,483 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 193,812 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 175,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 155,392 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 155,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 145,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 139,414 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 139,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 131,026 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 123,310 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 109,050 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 88,236 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 66,166 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 66,166 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 45,952 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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FV08 EDK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 FV08 EDK, 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 FV08 EDK registered?

FV08 EDK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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