MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear inner and outer sill area corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight play in steering rackends
surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight play in steering rackends
surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Engine management light illuminated.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine management light illuminated.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s front fog light not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 SWZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SWZ, 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 SWZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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