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GG05 NAN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,534 mi
Last recorded177,534 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG05 NAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 177,534 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corrosion ns/os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 177,475 miles

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury - Wheel arch (ext) fender (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps - 2/2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear - Chassis corrosion NS/OS

Fail 5 Jan 2026 177,202 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced - NS/OS Xenons expired (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear - Chassis corrosion NS/OS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 168,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 167,993 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 167,985 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 155,397 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 155,397 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 144,184 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 122,973 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 122,973 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 115,906 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 114,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread + very worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres worn shoulders

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2018 106,425 miles

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

chassis has corrosion all under vehicle

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2018 106,379 miles

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

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

chassis has corrosion all under vehicle

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,042 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,045 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 92,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,960 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 44,044 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,806 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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GG05 NAN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GG05 NAN, 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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GG05 NAN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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