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P1 KWL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,324 mi
Last recorded73,324 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 KWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 73,324 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 70,408 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 70,408 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,103 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 50,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,599 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 44,599 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,767 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 42,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,688 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 39,688 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,089 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 31,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,885 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,885 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,278 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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P1 KWL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P1 KWL, 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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P1 KWL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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