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GB08 MAL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,616 mi
Last recorded124,616 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB08 MAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 124,616 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 121,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 118,396 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,871 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 111,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 100,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and center ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,921 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 84,921 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,278 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,640 miles

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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GB08 MAL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GB08 MAL, 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

How do I check the history of GB08 MAL?

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What year was GB08 MAL registered?

GB08 MAL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is GB08 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB08 MAL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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