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GM08 BZB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,483 mi
Last recorded151,483 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 BZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 151,483 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 147,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 147,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 144,956 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 144,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 139,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 136,187 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 129,053 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 129,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,645 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,762 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,635 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,744 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 83,744 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,191 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 72,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,668 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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GM08 BZB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GM08 BZB, 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 GM08 BZB registered?

GM08 BZB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is GM08 BZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM08 BZB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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