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GK08 AWY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,394 mi
Last recorded93,394 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 AWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,394 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 91,697 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,017 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak underneath engine

Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,950 miles

rear metal brake pipe has slight rust

Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 80,090 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,182 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,908 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,391 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,313 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering rack end joint

Fail 13 Sep 2011 34,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in offside steering rack end joint

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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GK08 AWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK08 AWY, 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 GK08 AWY registered?

GK08 AWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 AWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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