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PN08 WXC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,053 mi
Last recorded130,053 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 WXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 130,053 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2024 123,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight corrosion on all underside

Fail 9 Aug 2024 123,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight corrosion on all underside

Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,303 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose and slight crossion (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged n\s\r cover missing but working perfect (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Moderately corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 97,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Moderately corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 92,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 92,566 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Switch appears to be faulty (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 83,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (center and rear) (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2019 83,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt will not extend (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs wearing, replace when pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 72,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs wearing - replace when pads are changed (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2017 64,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe over upper suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Slight wear/movement in both inner steering rack arm joints

Fail 26 May 2017 64,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe over upper suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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 17 May 2016 56,797 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge, advise replacement

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

Offside rear tyre has deep splits due to perishing, not to cord yet, advise replacement

Slight wear/play in nearside inner steering rack arm

Fail 13 May 2016 56,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge, advise replacement

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

Offside rear tyre has deep splits due to perishing, not to cord yet, advise replacement

Slight wear/play in nearside inner steering rack arm

Pass 27 May 2015 50,160 miles

2nd row centre seat belt buckle casing loose but still working

3rd row seats stowed away unable to check seats or belts 3rd row

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 43,032 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 43,032 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 37,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,454 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,412 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)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 25,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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PN08 WXC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PN08 WXC, 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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PN08 WXC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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