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GV08 NJX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,197 mi
Last recorded137,197 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 137,197 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 132,551 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2025 132,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 128,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 122,587 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 122,580 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 110,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,516 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,215 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 98,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,557 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 81,802 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 70,660 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 61,022 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 53,629 miles

no oil temp taken due to battery position

Pass 29 May 2012 42,256 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GV08 NJX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV08 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

GV08 NJX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GV08 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 NJX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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