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GV08 HXS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,186 mi
Last recorded138,186 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic engine covers/undertrays obscuring full inspection of some engine bay/underside components/areas

Pass 31 Mar 2023 131,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 131,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 124,483 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 124,483 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to fronts (1.1.11 (c))

engine and undrr covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 31 Mar 2020 104,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,448 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 88,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 78,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passengers seat belt socket cover missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 22 May 2015 69,063 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,407 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 HXS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HXS, 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 GV08 HXS registered?

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

Is GV08 HXS safe to buy?

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