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PFZ 8507

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

192,271 mi
Last recorded192,271 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 8507
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 192,271 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 192,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 183,248 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 179,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear back plates corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 171,867 miles

surface corrosion attacking components generally underside.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 161,724 miles

o/s anti roll bar drop link slightly worn

o/s rear tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

rear n/s seatbelt catch shroud missing

red surface rust attacking components underside

Pass 4 Sep 2019 157,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 148,351 miles

front o/s lower ball joint has slight lift

rear n/s seatbelt catch shroud missing

slight free play in n/s rear anti roll bar drop link

slight movement in o/s rear hub

surface corrosion attacking underside components in general

Pass 16 Aug 2017 134,612 miles

running boards underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2017 134,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

running boards underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2016 121,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 121,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 89,096 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2012 73,497 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,445 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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PFZ 8507 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PFZ 8507, 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 PFZ 8507 registered?

PFZ 8507 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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