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DG08 WVN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 WVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 121,643 miles

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

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

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

Signs of corrosion in both inner sills & rear chassis legs

Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,544 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 113,544 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,427 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 chassis & suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2019 107,427 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis & suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 96,413 miles

handbrake works but does not lock out

nsf tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,858 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,134 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r wiring rubbing chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,619 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 64,619 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,282 miles

slight play in track rod inner joints

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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DG08 WVN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DG08 WVN, 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 DG08 WVN registered?

DG08 WVN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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