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DG08 GRZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,577 mi
Last recorded113,577 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,948 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 109,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,126 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 98,117 miles

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

NO SPARE WHEEL

POWER STEERING OIL LEVEL TO FULL.NEEDS SOME DRAINING OUT

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,149 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 97,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,791 miles

both front bottom wishbones - both rear bushes have slight play

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 96,784 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely possible electronic fault (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front bottom wishbones - both rear bushes have slight play

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 94,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,457 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 83,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,269 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,192 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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DG08 GRZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG08 GRZ, 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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DG08 GRZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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