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GJ08 TNK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,715 mi
Last recorded144,715 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 TNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 144,715 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated center shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2025 144,535 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated center shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2024 132,565 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 132,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 121,396 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre prop shaft carrier rubber perished and cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 119,742 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,538 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,449 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 115,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 111,060 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,998 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2017 104,315 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,471 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2016 82,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,383 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,333 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,333 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,679 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,354 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 35,342 miles

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

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

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

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 TNK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TNK, 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 GJ08 TNK registered?

GJ08 TNK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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