MOT Status
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143,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel tank cover corroded
under body and suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Fuel tank cover corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top suspension arm bushes worm [bush in hub] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both sides (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front BALD on edges (need changing) (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nsr worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nsr worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
chips to screen
damage to n/s/r fog lamp
o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexy hose ferruls corroded
o/s/r and n/s/r suspension wishbone inner front bushes perishing and slight play
o/s/r brake pipe corroding
oil leak from engine
slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
chips to screen
damage to n/s/r fog lamp
o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexy hose ferruls corroded
o/s/r and n/s/r suspension wishbone inner front bushes perishing and slight play
oil leak from engine
slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pipe Leaking/corroded (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both over rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure leaking fluid (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside steering rack arm has slight play
Offside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing uneven
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 GWV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GWV, 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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FY08 GWV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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