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FY08 GWV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,675 mi
Last recorded143,675 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 GWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 143,675 miles

fuel tank cover corroded

under body and suspension corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 135,346 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 127,344 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel tank cover corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top suspension arm bushes worm [bush in hub] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both sides (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front BALD on edges (need changing) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,948 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nsr worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 104,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nsr worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,692 miles

chips to screen

damage to n/s/r fog lamp

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexy hose ferruls corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension wishbone inner front bushes perishing and slight play

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil leak from engine

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Fail 29 Mar 2019 94,692 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

chips to screen

damage to n/s/r fog lamp

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexy hose ferruls corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension wishbone inner front bushes perishing and slight play

oil leak from engine

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Fail 28 Mar 2019 94,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pipe Leaking/corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both over rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,890 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 85,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,905 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure leaking fluid (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,657 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 40,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,699 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing uneven

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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FY08 GWV 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 75%.

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 FY08 GWV, 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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FY08 GWV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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