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NM08 GFG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,445 mi
Last recorded143,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 143,445 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank protective cover corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 143,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light stays on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank protective cover corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 137,763 miles

petrol tank cover corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2023 137,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light stays on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

petrol tank cover corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 132,193 miles

Nearside water in headlight

Offside fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 132,192 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside water in headlight

Offside fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,559 miles

Front front subframe rusty

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2020 121,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,114 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 109,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,403 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,515 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear plates changed (6.3.4a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 86,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 66,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 62,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 46,678 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 27 May 2011 46,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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NM08 GFG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NM08 GFG, 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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NM08 GFG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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