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GJ58 AOU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

230,258 mi
Last recorded230,258 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 AOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 230,258 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 230,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 216,794 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears - worn close to legal limit at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 203,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 183,393 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Both worn on inner edge and offside has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 160,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Both and worn on edges ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 160,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Both and worn on edges ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 132,098 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 132,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,229 miles

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,374 miles

slight free play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,894 miles

small nick in drivers seat belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers seat belt has a small nick in webbing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 55,137 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers seat belt has a small nick in webbing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,608 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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GJ58 AOU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ58 AOU, 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 GJ58 AOU registered?

GJ58 AOU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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