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GFZ 8381

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,531 mi
Last recorded166,531 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 8381
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 166,531 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 166,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 151,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front door damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 140,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 132,776 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 126,863 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 126,805 miles

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,532 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 120,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 115,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 106,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 106,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,522 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 95,311 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,256 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive .

Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,245 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front to rear metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive .

nearside rear brake disc is excessively scored - but not seriously weakened .

wear detected at both sides front lower suspension arms rear bushes not considered to be excessive .

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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GFZ 8381 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GFZ 8381, 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 GFZ 8381 registered?

GFZ 8381 is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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