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P8 GBW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,279 mi
Last recorded41,279 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 GBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 41,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 39,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,026 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 35,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,653 miles

both front brake disks lipped

high level stop lamp innop

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,646 miles

(one) High level brake light LED in-op

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipe (over axle)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 21,619 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,345 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,429 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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P8 GBW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P8 GBW, 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 P8 GBW registered?

P8 GBW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is P8 GBW safe to buy?

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