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GP08 EXL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,680 mi
Last recorded137,680 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 EXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,680 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre and rear sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,851 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 122,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 118,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges Scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges Scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,329 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 85,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 78,867 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,050 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 75,050 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,863 miles

Centre 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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GP08 EXL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GP08 EXL, 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 GP08 EXL registered?

GP08 EXL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is GP08 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 EXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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