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LC08 GYH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

290,214 mi
Last recorded290,214 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 GYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 290,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 287,323 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 284,235 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 281,680 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 278,818 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 273,105 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front undertray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 259,306 miles

Rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Wet under engine area

Fail 13 Nov 2019 259,273 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Wet under engine area

Pass 13 Nov 2018 253,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,746 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,155 miles

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

Offside 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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LC08 GYH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LC08 GYH, 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 LC08 GYH registered?

LC08 GYH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is LC08 GYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 GYH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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