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SG08 WRW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,094 mi
Last recorded132,094 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 WRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 132,094 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 132,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,573 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 118,127 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 118,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 110,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure tie bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 102,727 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,605 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,001 miles

Nearside Front play detected at tie rod

Rear both tyres inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front play detected at tie rod

Rear both tyres inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,779 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,863 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,683 miles

earside front steering arm slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,681 miles

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

earside front steering arm slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,233 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 49,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,733 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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SG08 WRW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG08 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

SG08 WRW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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