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GJ08 EHM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,221 mi
Last recorded183,221 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 183,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from hose to hose on upper arms behind road wheel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension air bag cover insecure and broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from hose to hose on upper arms behind road wheel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 183,218 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear part main brake pipe to hose above rear differential (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear part main brake pipe to hose above rear differential (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from hose to hose on upper arms behind road wheel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension air bag cover insecure and broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from hose to hose on upper arms behind road wheel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 177,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2021 177,390 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2019 172,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 172,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 160,395 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 142,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 112,992 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 112,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 100,783 miles

Both front tyres inner edges wearing

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 12 May 2015 100,783 miles

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

Both front tyres inner edges wearing

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,339 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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GJ08 EHM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ08 EHM, 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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GJ08 EHM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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