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GF57 VWA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,885 mi
Last recorded141,885 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 VWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,885 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 138,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,331 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Suspension in limp mode and not active (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Heavy black smoke ,requires cleaners ,service or good run on motorway (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Pipe hanging out of compressor, function unknown maybe linked to suspension faults on dashboard? (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative Various lights lit on dashboard requires diagnostic (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fan belt tensioner collapsing to one side ,potential failure imminent

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack boot slightly loose

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,162 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 inner rack arms ()

Front x2 bonnet dampers are week

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 135,150 miles

Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened x2 wishbone rear bush have expressive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened x2 wishbone front bush have expressive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 inner rack arms ()

Front x2 bonnet dampers are week

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 135,143 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,053 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 120,495 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,089 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 98,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,877 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 84,877 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,031 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,942 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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GF57 VWA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF57 VWA, 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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GF57 VWA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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