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KL08 GPE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 GPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 120,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 109,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 99,172 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,051 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,284 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,466 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,067 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,162 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,189 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 51,152 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,075 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,375 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISC,S WORN CLOSE TO MIN THICKNESS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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KL08 GPE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KL08 GPE, 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

How do I check the history of KL08 GPE?

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What year was KL08 GPE registered?

KL08 GPE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is KL08 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 GPE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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