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R111 WHA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,308 mi
Last recorded146,308 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 WHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 146,308 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))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 146,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 28 May 2025 127,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 115,368 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 115,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 90,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 87,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 80,918 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 78,407 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 73,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 65,576 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 60,842 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 60,842 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 55,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,404 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,462 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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R111 WHA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R111 WHA, 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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What year was R111 WHA registered?

R111 WHA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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