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GL08 NWM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,030 mi
Last recorded90,030 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 NWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 90,030 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 89,437 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 88,838 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 87,658 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 87,658 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 85,561 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in propshaft center bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,847 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Slight misting of oil gearbox area

Slight play offside front inner steering arm

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 79,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 77,470 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 75,064 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 74,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

OSR tyre has heavy wear to inner tread

Pass 26 May 2017 70,548 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside rear tyre worn seriously on inner edge 255/55/19

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2017 70,537 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush complete lower arm (wishbone) (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside rear tyre worn seriously on inner edge 255/55/19

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 65,342 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s front wheel bearing has movement and near limit

n/s rear tyre tread worn and going bald on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 58,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 54,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2013 45,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,836 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,394 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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GL08 NWM 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 GL08 NWM, 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 GL08 NWM registered?

GL08 NWM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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