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FY08 GYF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,803 mi
Last recorded168,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 GYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 168,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 160,332 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 149,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

sills,floors and chassis corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 149,381 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

sills,floors and chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 135,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 May 2017 122,294 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,544 miles

Lower Vehicle Covers Fitted

Offside & Nearside Steering Rack, Steering Arms Slight Play In Joint

Propshaft Centre Bearing Deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 Stone Chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 110,540 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside & Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Vehicle Covers Fitted

Offside & Nearside Steering Rack, Steering Arms Slight Play In Joint

Propshaft Centre Bearing Deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 Stone Chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2014 89,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm inner ball joint

unable to inspect rear adult belts due to fitted dog cage

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,348 miles

play in near side steering arm

Fail 1 Apr 2011 52,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in near side steering arm

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 GYF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GYF, 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 GYF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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