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K12 GTN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,704 mi
Last recorded129,704 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 GTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 129,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 129,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 114,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 111,750 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 111,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,417 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,563 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 95,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 81,405 miles

chassis corroded

slight play in n/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 14 May 2018 72,481 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Outer sill covers fitted

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 64,787 miles

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

Nearside side step bracket corroding

Outer sill covers fitted

nearside front and rear chassis has light corrosion

offside front and rear chassis has light corrosion

sidestep brackets corroding

Pass 16 May 2016 60,018 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 60,018 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

front brake sensor loose

Pass 21 May 2015 54,636 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 54,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s/r backplate corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,828 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,782 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,280 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear on n/s/r outer and n/s/f inner tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2012 31,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear on n/s/r outer and n/s/f inner tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,067 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 25,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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K12 GTN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K12 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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What year was K12 GTN registered?

K12 GTN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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