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LA08 GLY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 GLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2025 97,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,699 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,121 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 87,417 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,803 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi incorrectly routed.

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 82,803 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged cover missing,fitted at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front brake flexi incorrectly routed.

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,097 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 78,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 73,247 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 66,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 55,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 55,346 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres on front

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,674 miles

rear most seats and belts not checked due to load liner

Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,746 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 GLY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

LA08 GLY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LA08 GLY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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