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G4 WCF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,071 mi
Last recorded95,071 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 WCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 95,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General service corrosion on all components of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 92,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,629 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 89,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 87,841 miles

slight play n/s/r suspension arm upper inner bush

slight play o/s/f track end

Pass 14 Jul 2018 79,887 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,686 miles

chassis has a lot of surface rust

offside front side light bulb dim

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,700 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 74,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 72,573 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 72,573 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 70,020 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,105 miles

Chip in zone B of front screen

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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G4 WCF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G4 WCF, 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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G4 WCF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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