CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL08 EKH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,793 mi
Last recorded190,793 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 EKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 190,793 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 190,785 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 186,723 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 283,650 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 279,533 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil light on

power steering fluid low

under body corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 279,533 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

oil light on

power steering fluid low

under body corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 270,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 258,118 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 253,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2018 253,004 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 230,634 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 230,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 209,749 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 187,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front steering arm joints

Fail 1 May 2015 186,868 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front steering arm joints

Pass 24 May 2014 155,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 119,042 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 119,030 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,058 miles

rear wiper blade perishing

slight play in nearside front steering? hub area.

slight play in offside steering arm area

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,892 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL08 EKH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL08 EKH, 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

How do I check the history of GL08 EKH?

You can check the full history of GL08 EKH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL08 EKH registered?

GL08 EKH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is GL08 EKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 EKH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL08 EKH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL08 EKH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.