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FY08 GWU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,423 mi
Last recorded95,423 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 GWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,423 miles

front &rear discs slightly worn

front both sides tyres wearing inner edges,nearside front track rod play in ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,277 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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2014 95,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 71,170 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FY08 GWU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FY08 GWU, 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 FY08 GWU registered?

FY08 GWU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is FY08 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 GWU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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