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GL08 NWG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,293 mi
Last recorded108,293 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 NWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 108,293 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 107,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both sides rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,905 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 83,660 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,452 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 76,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,382 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,838 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GL08 NWG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NWG, 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 GL08 NWG registered?

GL08 NWG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is GL08 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 NWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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