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T121 FRD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

137,321 mi
Last recorded137,321 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 FRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 137,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 125,985 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 125,983 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 116,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 111,334 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2023 109,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,667 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 96,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 89,618 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 81,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,074 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,490 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,888 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,969 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2011 23,619 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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T121 FRD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 T121 FRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T121 FRD?

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What year was T121 FRD registered?

T121 FRD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is T121 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T121 FRD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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