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H18 GTN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,534 mi
Last recorded197,534 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 GTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 197,534 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake pads look approx. 75% worn

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills starting to show corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under-tray slightly damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear hub back-plates corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms and front upper arms showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement on suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 197,534 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake not working and warning messages and lights on dash sayings its not functioning (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake pads look approx. 75% worn

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills starting to show corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under-tray slightly damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear hub back-plates corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms and front upper arms showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement on suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 187,475 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 182,157 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses going misty/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very small amount of play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement on suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 182,157 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses going misty/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very small amount of play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement on suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 173,574 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very small amount of play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement on suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 173,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very small amount of play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly damp in places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement on suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 167,460 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 160,225 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement in suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres very slight wear to edges

Pass 18 May 2020 157,406 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 150,344 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 150,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside track rod inner joint has play

Pass 21 May 2018 140,070 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2018 140,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 15 Jun 2017 131,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on both edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 120,195 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front steering rack track rod inner joint has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside both tyres slight wear to inner edges

very slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 21 May 2015 110,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,993 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 89,024 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight wear on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,168 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on inner edge.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres slight wear on inner edge.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 3 May 2011 45,981 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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H18 GTN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H18 GTN, 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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H18 GTN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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