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S666 GFL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,405 mi
Last recorded172,405 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 GFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 172,405 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 162,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 152,068 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 144,171 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,431 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 137,431 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 128,245 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 124,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 120,624 miles

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

Full under bell is under sealed

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 116,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 111,029 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 101,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2013 96,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,404 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 69,085 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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S666 GFL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S666 GFL, 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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S666 GFL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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