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LM08 WMU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,412 mi
Last recorded178,412 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 WMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2024 178,412 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

instrument panel works intermitantly

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Jun 2023 172,004 miles

front antri roll bar D bushes worn /have play in them near to limit

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge and has cuts to tread nearing limit

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside rear handbrake cable rubbing on wheel rim

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn/have play in them to the limit at time of test .

rear brake pipes over axle corroded near to limit at clips to chassis

Fail 16 Jun 2023 172,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front antri roll bar D bushes worn /have play in them near to limit

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge and has cuts to tread nearing limit

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside rear handbrake cable rubbing on wheel rim

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn/have play in them to the limit at time of test .

rear brake pipes over axle corroded near to limit at clips to chassis

Pass 20 May 2022 161,837 miles

BOTH side steps are in a poor condition on the underside. Corroded and part missing

Pass 24 May 2021 151,307 miles

Offside and nearside side steps are VERY badly corroded.

Rear sections of the front to rear brake pipes are quite corroded.

Fail 10 May 2021 151,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner mounting bearing VERY worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner mounting bearing VERY worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55 x 19 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside side steps are VERY badly corroded.

Rear sections of the front to rear brake pipes are quite corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 141,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 129,016 miles

Nearside Rear upper control arm bush worn

Offside Rear upper control arm bush worn

Pass 16 Oct 2017 118,996 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,518 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,953 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,695 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 62,291 miles

Both rear track control arms have slight play in ball joints

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 62,291 miles

Both rear track control arms have slight play in ball joints

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,522 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,145 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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LM08 WMU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LM08 WMU, 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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LM08 WMU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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