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DU08 GZT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,652 mi
Last recorded109,652 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 109,652 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,342 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

sills/inner sills all rusty and corroding

stearing rack noisy in operation

Fail 10 Oct 2023 109,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

sills/inner sills all rusty and corroding

stearing rack noisy in operation

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 104,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 102,474 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 102,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,702 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in o/s rear top wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,438 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 89,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,913 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,920 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,272 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 67,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,799 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,795 miles

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

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

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

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 GZT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GZT, 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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What year was DU08 GZT registered?

DU08 GZT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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