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SG08 WRP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,801 mi
Last recorded143,801 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 WRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 143,801 miles

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

underside of vehicle and components have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2024 143,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 142,856 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,283 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,485 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 139,485 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 138,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 138,171 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 138,141 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 128,979 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 112,040 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,048 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side steering (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 96,040 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side steering (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 94,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 73,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,751 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SG08 WRP 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 SG08 WRP, 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 SG08 WRP registered?

SG08 WRP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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