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DG08 GUU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

196,433 mi
Last recorded196,433 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 196,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERNEATH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 196,368 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Does not hold pressure at all weather engine on or off/pedal just drops (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides white image (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone [rear/back bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer wheel arch corroded/holes within 30cm close to nsr seatbase and seatbelt ancor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected Air suspension unit gaitor/dust cover completely split all round (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone [rear/back bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover and lower under cover fitted

Fuel flap require assistance to open

General under body corrosion mainly rear end

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 191,420 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 185,208 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 179,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 171,662 miles

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

Nearside Inner sills corroded

Offside Inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 164,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 157,038 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 151,346 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 151,341 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear upper arm inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 143,720 miles

Nearside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding and step panel at time of test

slight free play in offside front steering rack arm

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Fail 4 Dec 2017 143,718 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill in various places (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding and step panel at time of test

slight free play in offside front steering rack arm

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 125,708 miles

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

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edges close to exposing the chords

Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,562 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 97,718 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 97,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,449 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,447 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,755 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,871 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

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 GUU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG08 GUU, 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 GUU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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