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C3 GUM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,299 mi
Last recorded156,299 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 156,299 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 138,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on both steering rack arms

Fail 1 Feb 2013 138,809 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

slight play on both steering rack arms

Pass 22 Feb 2012 100,767 miles

o/s/f wheel has slight play

Fail 21 Feb 2012 100,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f wheel has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,102 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 73,102 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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C3 GUM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C3 GUM, 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

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What year was C3 GUM registered?

C3 GUM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is C3 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 GUM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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