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GV08 FBL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,344 mi
Last recorded60,344 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 FBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 60,344 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,202 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 57,101 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,321 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 54,343 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,246 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,814 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 47,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,310 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 44,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,954 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,204 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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GV08 FBL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV08 FBL, 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 GV08 FBL registered?

GV08 FBL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GV08 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 FBL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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