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MF08 FLG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,040 mi
Last recorded120,040 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 FLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,040 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 120,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 119,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,852 miles

both front arm rear bushes showing some wear

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear seat belts not inspected due to luggage

some corrosion apparent under side steps

Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,241 miles

BOTH front bottom suspension arms rear bushes showing some wear

Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,178 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

ALL metal brake pipes showing corrosion to varying degrees

BOTH front bottom suspension arms rear bushes showing some wear

BOTH front tyres showing quite heavy wear to edges of tread

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre showing damage to inner and outer sidewalls possibly been run when flat

o/s/r tyre wearing heavily inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,077 miles

3rd row of seat belts not inspected due to luggage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front bottom suspension arm rear bushes showing some movement and wear

o/s side step trim coming loose

Fail 4 Jul 2019 95,678 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r upper suspension arm inner bush worn - marked yellow - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

3rd row of seat belts not inspected due to luggage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front bottom suspension arm rear bushes showing some movement and wear

o/s side step trim coming loose

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,299 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 83,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,210 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All 4 tyres worn on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,584 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,824 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,767 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,177 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 45,058 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,058 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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MF08 FLG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF08 FLG, 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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MF08 FLG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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