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IFZ 8447

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,302 mi
Last recorded157,302 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 8447
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 157,302 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel missing

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Oct 2023 146,516 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 146,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 133,500 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 128,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Backing plate heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Brake Disc Backing plate heavily corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 122,918 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms front bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 122,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms front bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,833 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 110,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,531 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 97,529 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 91,510 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,687 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,336 miles

brake pad wear light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,270 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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IFZ 8447 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 IFZ 8447, 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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What year was IFZ 8447 registered?

IFZ 8447 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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