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GK08 WFG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,474 mi
Last recorded217,474 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 WFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 217,474 miles

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

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

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 24 Dec 2024 197,916 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 10 Oct 2023 187,304 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet struts worn/inoperative

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2022 165,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 153,487 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2021 153,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2020 143,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,891 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,032 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2018 119,032 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE LEAKING. (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system CORRODED OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKE DISC PADS WEAR LOW.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,630 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,625 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,718 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,800 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 WFG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK08 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

GK08 WFG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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