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LG08 GZS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,509 mi
Last recorded180,509 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 GZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 180,509 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 173,242 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 173,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 169,154 miles

reverse light's not working

Pass 18 Apr 2019 158,862 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 140,809 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 125,419 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,406 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 96,406 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,673 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - alignment

play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,293 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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LG08 GZS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LG08 GZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG08 GZS registered?

LG08 GZS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LG08 GZS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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