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LA08 GKY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,777 mi
Last recorded118,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 GKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2022 118,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 105,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,149 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,510 miles

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,072 miles

both sides front lower bottom arms, rear bushes worn to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,757 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,992 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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LA08 GKY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA08 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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What year was LA08 GKY registered?

LA08 GKY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is LA08 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 GKY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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