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HG08 GKY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,038 mi
Last recorded122,038 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 GKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 122,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 4 Dec 2025 122,038 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened upper suspension arm holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 112,282 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 101,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,423 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,830 miles

Lower underbody/suspension starting to surface corrode.

Fail 29 Nov 2021 84,830 miles

Central Lower Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Lower underbody/suspension starting to surface corrode.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,064 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,331 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,921 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,094 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,262 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,049 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,706 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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HG08 GKY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HG08 GKY, 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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HG08 GKY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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