MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
sills,floors and chassis corroded
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
play in near side steering arm
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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