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LD08 GPX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,657 mi
Last recorded178,657 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 GPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 178,657 miles

Central Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

Rear No rear adult seat belts tested products on seats

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All rear chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 171,709 miles

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

Central Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 157,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 153,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 May 2023 153,005 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Boot door cant be opened from the outside had to gain access byt dropping rear seat to check boot and rear seat belts

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 May 2022 147,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall beads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall beads & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall beads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall beads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2022 147,355 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall beads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall beads & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall beads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall beads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 140,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 140,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 135,686 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s and o\s ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 135,683 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n\s front bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s and o\s ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 127,700 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n\s front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s and o\s ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen less than 10cm at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 120,140 miles

Both front track rods have slight play

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,470 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,324 miles

Rear both tyres worn inner edges

slight play steering rack ends/track rods

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,808 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 91,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,066 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 77,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

knock nearside front suspension when braking

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,266 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,552 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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LD08 GPX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD08 GPX, 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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LD08 GPX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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