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AO08 WCJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,398 mi
Last recorded151,398 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 151,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 151,398 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 147,508 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 147,508 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 137,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe under floor and into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under floor and into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,725 miles

side step supports corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 108,694 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 108,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 59,965 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,114 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,432 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,196 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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AO08 WCJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 AO08 WCJ, 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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AO08 WCJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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