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L70 GDF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,398 mi
Last recorded160,398 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 GDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 160,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 157,855 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 156,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 153,837 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 152,173 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 151,243 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 149,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 148,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 147,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre going slightly out of shape on inner edge

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2017 143,757 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2017 143,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/22 (4.1.E.1)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 131,292 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge thin. also has small cut to inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

all rear seats removed

engine cover /under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 131,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge thin. also has small cut to inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

all rear seats removed

engine cover /under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 122,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 114,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering fluid on minimum level

Fail 20 Feb 2014 114,976 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,882 miles

both rear outer driveshaft gaitors slightly worn

Fail 27 Nov 2012 104,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

both rear outer driveshaft gaitors slightly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,907 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,273 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 92,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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L70 GDF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L70 GDF, 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 L70 GDF registered?

L70 GDF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is L70 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 GDF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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