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GY08 UMU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

154,130 mi
Last recorded154,130 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 154,130 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 145,896 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 139,544 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 136,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,727 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 109,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,765 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 94,581 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,350 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,592 miles

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,471 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 48,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,907 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,312 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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GY08 UMU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GY08 UMU, 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 GY08 UMU registered?

GY08 UMU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GY08 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 UMU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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