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GU08 AZD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,993 mi
Last recorded141,993 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 AZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,993 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 134,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 123,563 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,540 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 94,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 88,200 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 201,610 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,367 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear air suspension ruber cower

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,620 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,343 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 26,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

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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GU08 AZD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GU08 AZD, 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

How do I check the history of GU08 AZD?

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What year was GU08 AZD registered?

GU08 AZD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is GU08 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 AZD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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