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FY08 WMK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,027 mi
Last recorded139,027 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 139,027 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml is iluminated

Pass 15 Feb 2022 132,259 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in the nearside front steering arm

Pass 9 Jan 2021 127,123 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 127,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 119,648 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 119,647 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Wheel rotates 1/4 turn with park brake applied (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 119,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both steps corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 106,203 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 105,911 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn center bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 92,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 92,040 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outside shoulder

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,762 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,981 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,061 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Jul 2016 85,061 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag links (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes both sides -strong advisory (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,264 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 67,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,853 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,278 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,433 miles

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

crack in n/s windowscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2012 58,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

crack in n/s windowscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,460 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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FY08 WMK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY08 WMK, 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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FY08 WMK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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