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G4 XCS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,844 mi
Last recorded179,844 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 XCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 179,844 miles

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2025 164,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear most seat. (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear most seat. (7.1.2 (b))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 153,429 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 153,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 148,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 137,109 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 130,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 126,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 124,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 117,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,633 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 95,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 May 2015 95,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,395 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,256 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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G4 XCS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G4 XCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G4 XCS registered?

G4 XCS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is G4 XCS safe to buy?

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