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LR08 WDC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,723 mi
Last recorded146,723 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 WDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 146,723 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 146,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 135,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints ()

Fail 27 Oct 2023 135,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,899 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,987 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 114,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 90,646 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 90,646 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 82,910 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly loose

Offside Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping oil (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 62,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2014 52,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,200 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 29,287 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 29,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LR08 WDC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR08 WDC, 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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LR08 WDC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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