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DG08 WVS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

213,955 mi
Last recorded213,955 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 213,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front side light led flickers sometimes

fuel tank undertray corroded

inner sills corroding

oil light on

Pass 2 Oct 2023 207,209 miles

Nearside headlamp has led conversion

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

Offside headlamp has led conversion

Fail 2 Oct 2023 207,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp has led conversion

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

Offside headlamp has led conversion

Pass 16 Sep 2022 194,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 189,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 184,209 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 119,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 99,145 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 94,861 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 154,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 126,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

noise from nearside rear brakes when rotating wheel. sounds like parking brake shoes.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 107,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,828 miles

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

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 Mar 2012 51,105 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,921 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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DG08 WVS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DG08 WVS, 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 WVS registered?

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

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