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HG08 FYY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

224,224 mi
Last recorded224,224 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 224,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 217,801 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 212,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 202,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 202,158 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 199,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 197,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 194,391 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 191,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 187,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 182,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 177,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 173,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 164,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 144,705 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HG08 FYY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HG08 FYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG08 FYY registered?

HG08 FYY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HG08 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 FYY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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