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FV08 ZNW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

180,558 mi
Last recorded180,558 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 180,558 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 179,931 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 165,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play & inner - both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 153,220 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 115,943 miles

slight play in offside rear hub bush

slight play in offside/nearside steering arms

Pass 5 May 2016 100,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 98,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,174 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,770 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 92,770 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,549 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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 ZNW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZNW, 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 ZNW registered?

FV08 ZNW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 ZNW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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