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D15 HWK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,274 mi
Last recorded147,274 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 HWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 147,274 miles

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2024 136,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 126,938 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,319 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 117,316 miles

Brake performance not tested unsafe to carry out decelerometer test. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 115,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Multiple, marked with chalk. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 115,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Multiple, marked with chalk. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 112,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS and NS, Front and Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 112,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS and NS, Front and Rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 107,958 miles

Inspect OS rear brake pads for wear.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,721 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,474 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,044 miles

O/S/F Steering arm has slight play.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,803 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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D15 HWK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D15 HWK, 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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D15 HWK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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