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FE08 WXH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,455 mi
Last recorded139,455 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 WXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 139,455 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured over engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear disc back plates corroded (both)

Fail 10 Mar 2022 139,352 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured over engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear disc back plates corroded (both)

Pass 12 Feb 2021 122,733 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 106,135 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to test all items

Fail 16 May 2019 106,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to test all items

Pass 18 May 2018 103,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted unable to test all items

Fail 16 May 2018 103,102 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted unable to test all items

Pass 22 May 2017 100,779 miles

Front Oil leak slight leak look from front diff ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 May 2017 100,776 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement amber light on dash, indicates a fault, eas compressor housing looks to be damaged. (2.4.D.5)

Front Oil leak slight leak look from front diff ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2016 96,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track control (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted unable to test some items

Pass 18 May 2015 93,218 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 93,216 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 89,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 89,166 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front b/discs worn and lipped on edges

rear b/discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,710 miles

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

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

engine mil on

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin but unable to clearly see

Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

engine mil on

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin but unable to clearly see

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

automatic parking brake release fault

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,578 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 40,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FE08 WXH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE08 WXH, 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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FE08 WXH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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