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FV08 PYY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,136 mi
Last recorded132,136 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 132,136 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 130,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 130,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 121,296 miles

Nearside Front fog light is not working

Offside Front fog light is not working

Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,838 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,182 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,126 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 57,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,711 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,619 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front discs worn

Fail 5 Jul 2013 48,619 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,244 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 34,433 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,433 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 PYY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 PYY registered?

FV08 PYY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FV08 PYY safe to buy?

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