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GK08 XRY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,035 mi
Last recorded121,035 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 121,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 120,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator wire not in (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 120,982 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator wire not in (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 120,888 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified Both EGR pipes missing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged boot (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Centre prop donut worn (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,016 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

crack in windscreen not affecting view of road

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,742 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 79,371 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension arms have slight play in inner bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,675 miles

both front suspension arms have slight play in inner bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,112 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,508 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s rack arm assy.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,249 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,590 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 1,051 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 XRY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

GK08 XRY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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