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M9 FNR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,137 mi
Last recorded124,137 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 FNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 124,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear inner body sills have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2025 111,834 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle/chassis/inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2024 100,710 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 92,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,359 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 81,359 miles

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,022 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 27 Jun 2020 78,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,685 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 75,685 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 71,917 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 71,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 67,536 miles

Both sidesteps are corroded (none structural member) unable to check seals due to side skirts covering

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both sidesteps are corroded (none structural member) unable to check seals due to side skirts covering

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2016 62,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Fail 4 May 2016 62,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,393 miles

Spare wheel missing

Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,881 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,342 miles

Spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,302 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slight sidewall outer damage

Spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,629 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 29,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 5 May 2011 25,785 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 25,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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M9 FNR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M9 FNR, 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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M9 FNR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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