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LE08 HWP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

143,654 mi
Last recorded143,654 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 HWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,654 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod both (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 138,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 132,154 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 130,986 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,132 miles

Centre prop shaft bearing slight play

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,742 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,996 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,242 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,233 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 83,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2013 75,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,411 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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LE08 HWP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LE08 HWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE08 HWP registered?

LE08 HWP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LE08 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE08 HWP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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