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G12 AXK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,064 mi
Last recorded151,064 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 AXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 151,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 151,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear and out to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 145,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 145,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2023 137,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear above rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f + o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Oct 2022 130,464 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 130,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STEERING RACK COVER IN FLUID ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,488 miles

Front brake pads very low, advise brake inspection

Front wish bone rear bushes soft

Off side and near side rear tyres on limit, advise replaced

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Wetness to steering rack, gaiters loose

Wind screen chipped

Wind screen washers weak, wipers worn

Pass 24 Jul 2020 115,466 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 114,533 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Amber brake light on dash with red handbrake fault light.

Both sides of steering rack damp. Spare wheel slightly insecure but not likely to fall off.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Recommend attention soon) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,118 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,601 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,914 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,897 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G12 AXK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 G12 AXK, 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 G12 AXK registered?

G12 AXK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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