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MK08 WUJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,979 mi
Last recorded111,979 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 WUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 111,979 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft boot inner pin hole

Pass 20 Dec 2024 109,542 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot pin hole

Fail 20 Dec 2024 109,542 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot pin hole

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 106,918 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot pin hole

Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,324 miles

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot pin hole

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,800 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot small split

Offside Front tyre wearing badly inside edge

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,435 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,424 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected holed and suspension malfunction/warning on dash (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,885 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing BADLY INSIDE EDGE plus tread cracking BADLY

Nearside number plate light

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,069 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 89,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 4 metal brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 4 metal brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 85,123 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 80,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,944 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 75,936 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,398 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,833 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,993 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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MK08 WUJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MK08 WUJ, 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 MK08 WUJ registered?

MK08 WUJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is MK08 WUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 WUJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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