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MH08 KWU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,146 mi
Last recorded129,146 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 KWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 129,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 126,989 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 126,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 124,203 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,614 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,289 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,686 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 119,686 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 117,096 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 115,170 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 115,170 miles

Air suspension leaking Reservoir tank! (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,189 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,653 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,935 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 29,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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MH08 KWU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MH08 KWU, 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 MH08 KWU registered?

MH08 KWU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MH08 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH08 KWU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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