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GJ08 YWC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

150,123 mi
Last recorded150,123 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 150,123 miles

General corrosion forming to all suspension components inc subframes, arms and chassis itself

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both OS & NS, more excessive on the NS

Fail 13 May 2026 150,123 miles

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

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

Engine mounting excessively loose Lower transfer box mounting bolt completely loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air suspension fault doesn't raise or lower

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

General corrosion forming to all suspension components inc subframes, arms and chassis itself

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both OS & NS, more excessive on the NS

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 145,306 miles

side steps fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2023 133,261 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 10 Feb 2022 125,426 miles

corrosion in chassis,sills,steps,some brake pipes etc

Pass 6 Feb 2021 113,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 103,487 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L is on

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,703 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 YWC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YWC, 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 YWC registered?

GJ08 YWC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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