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GK08 VSN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

262,017 mi
Last recorded262,017 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 VSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 262,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 244,900 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 227,595 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 209,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 193,707 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 25 Apr 2022 193,620 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 12 Apr 2021 166,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 146,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Sipping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 124,612 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 124,603 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,428 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Fail 29 Mar 2016 54,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,070 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,902 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 4,722 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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GK08 VSN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSN, 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 GK08 VSN registered?

GK08 VSN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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