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FY08 GXG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 GXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 116,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,335 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Sub Frame, showing signs of Corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,802 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 76,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 70,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension system inoperative Suspension warning light on, EAS in-op (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged outer casing (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of binding, free at time of test

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,671 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,146 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,058 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 37,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut in NSR tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,672 miles

Disc's have slight corrosion

O/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,461 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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FY08 GXG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY08 GXG, 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 FY08 GXG registered?

FY08 GXG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FY08 GXG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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