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GJ08 OYX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,182 mi
Last recorded105,182 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 105,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 104,035 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 102,381 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 102,365 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,522 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,294 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 83,697 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 78,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,641 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 65,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 58,401 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,079 miles

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 8 Jan 2013 40,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,382 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 32,382 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,653 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 OYX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 OYX registered?

GJ08 OYX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 OYX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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