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FV08 OJK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,247 mi
Last recorded106,247 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 106,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 99,444 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 78,505 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,703 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 66,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 31 May 2017 64,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 May 2016 58,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,467 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 47,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2011 25,078 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 OJK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OJK, 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 OJK registered?

FV08 OJK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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