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FV08 FZW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,172 mi
Last recorded147,172 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 147,172 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged both 3rd row seats have damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 129,395 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 129,395 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,078 miles

All 4 tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Inner Wish bone bushes have play, not resulting in any excessive movement

Offside Front Inner Slight play in steering arm

Rear Play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both

Rear Upper Wish bone bushes have play, not resulting in any excessive movement

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Slight play steering rack inner joints.(both)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,477 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,570 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint in hub(both) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear and n/s/f tyres perished and slightly distorted

Fail 9 Apr 2014 68,630 miles

all tyres worn and perishing

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres worn and perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully test rear most seat belts - rear most seats in down position

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 FZW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV08 FZW, 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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FV08 FZW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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