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LG08 NFC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 NFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 118,518 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension leveling light on

Fail 8 Apr 2024 118,518 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint is dry (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Spit (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside wall/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet struts weak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 112,581 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2022 112,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S front wiper smeary

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

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2021 107,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S front wiper smeary

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,791 miles

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 96,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,612 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2018 89,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing each wheel one nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,340 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 76,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 75,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 49,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,631 miles

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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LG08 NFC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG08 NFC, 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 LG08 NFC registered?

LG08 NFC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LG08 NFC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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