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RE08 GHD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,956 mi
Last recorded126,956 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 GHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,956 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2024 126,909 miles

Both sides suspension arms front outer ball joint rubber boots have started to crack.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 , front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emissions clean.

The body under side has general corrosion.

Fail 20 Nov 2024 126,909 miles

Both sides suspension arms front outer ball joint rubber boots have started to crack.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 , front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emissions clean.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced the bulb. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

The body under side has general corrosion.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 126,849 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

corrosion to all rear chassis areas and inner sills

corrosion to front brake discs

offside rear wiring loom damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2023 126,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

corrosion to all rear chassis areas and inner sills

corrosion to front brake discs

offside rear wiring loom damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2022 126,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion present

Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,315 miles

Rear Seats and seat belts removed

Suspension components corroded

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 126,315 miles

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

Rear Seats and seat belts removed

Suspension components corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,729 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 124,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,964 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 41,724 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,163 miles

uneven wear front tyres /slight play front suspension arm bushes

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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RE08 GHD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE08 GHD, 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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RE08 GHD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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