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LC08 GYK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,076 mi
Last recorded187,076 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 GYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 187,076 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 184,441 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 179,218 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 179,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 173,086 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 173,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bushe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both side (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 165,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 165,183 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 160,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 152,906 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 141,971 miles

f/o/s tyre low inner edge, scrubbing

f/o/s wishbone, rear load bush worn

front antiroll bar links worn

Fail 9 May 2014 141,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

f/o/s tyre low inner edge, scrubbing

f/o/s wishbone, rear load bush worn

front antiroll bar links worn

Pass 10 May 2013 132,019 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 123,453 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 102,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 GYK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYK, 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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LC08 GYK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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