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M5 GJB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,246 mi
Last recorded65,246 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 GJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 65,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,497 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,262 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 61,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 60,195 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,312 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,812 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,619 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 48,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 44,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 35,312 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,904 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,120 miles

front and rear brake pads roughly 70% worn

Pass 22 May 2013 21,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 16,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2011 11,999 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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M5 GJB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M5 GJB, 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 M5 GJB registered?

M5 GJB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is M5 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 GJB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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