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GD57 FMJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,704 mi
Last recorded146,704 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 FMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 146,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 138,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,962 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 122,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,587 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 121,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 108,501 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 108,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 94,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,308 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,732 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 67,785 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,451 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,451 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,904 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,230 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 32,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads very low

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,684 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads very low

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

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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GD57 FMJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD57 FMJ, 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 GD57 FMJ registered?

GD57 FMJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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