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DU08 GZD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,509 mi
Last recorded187,509 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 GZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 187,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 179,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front side steps corroded

Offside Front side steps corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle structure all around corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 179,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front side steps corroded

Offside Front side steps corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle structure all around corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 177,947 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints slight play ()

Front bonnet stays are weak - bonnet does not stay up

Nearside Front fog light reflector corroded and discolored

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from bottom area of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from intercooler at front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 177,947 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated gearbox to rear diff carrier joint rubber excessively worn and split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints slight play ()

Front bonnet stays are weak - bonnet does not stay up

Nearside Front fog light reflector corroded and discolored

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from bottom area of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from intercooler at front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 164,857 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 164,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 255/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 152,110 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 152,110 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 138,841 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

heavy oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 138,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

heavy oil leak

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 125,072 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 106,597 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,280 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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DU08 GZD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DU08 GZD, 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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DU08 GZD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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