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PN08 WXG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,162 mi
Last recorded184,162 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 WXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 184,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 176,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr and osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

transmission oil leak

vehicle underside has corosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 165,722 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 151,813 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 151,811 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 134,895 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 125,357 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe where clipped to body over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe where clipped to body over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear row seating and associated components NOT checked as folded away

suspect front exhaust has a minor leak of gasses (at manifold?)

Pass 20 Mar 2016 113,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

covers fitted upper/lower

Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,707 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,705 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 84,705 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 70,988 miles

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

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

Brake warning light on

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

Slight play N/S sreering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,920 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 55,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WXG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN08 WXG, 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 WXG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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