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GR08 VKR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 84,007 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing down

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front track rod end slight play

horn sounds slightly harsh

Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,806 miles

Both N/S tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2023 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both N/S tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight noise from N/S/R wheel bearing

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2022 76,079 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,451 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 64,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 59,249 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 53,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,186 miles

slight play at both front hubs

Fail 26 May 2015 42,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 42,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,586 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 37,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 31,419 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 26,302 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 26,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front washer jets partly blocked

Fail 31 May 2011 18,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 18,886 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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GR08 VKR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 GR08 VKR, 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 GR08 VKR registered?

GR08 VKR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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