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V27 GEF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,163 mi
Last recorded47,163 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV27 GEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 45,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear brake discs and pads worn and corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 43,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,944 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Dec 2020 38,581 miles

front tyres worn and cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2019 37,479 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 35,187 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 32,687 miles

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,417 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Front brake pads 60% worn

Rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth and cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2015 27,080 miles

Rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 12 Dec 2014 24,162 miles

Rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 11 Dec 2013 19,987 miles

Small chip on windscreen

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm and cracking

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm and cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2012 14,578 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 11,067 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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V27 GEF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V27 GEF, 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 V27 GEF registered?

V27 GEF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is V27 GEF safe to buy?

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