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SG08 WSE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,989 mi
Last recorded173,989 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 173,989 miles

brake pipes greased up

oil around engine area

suspension parts corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2025 170,453 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sills undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2024 166,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 161,620 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 158,145 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 158,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure centre bearing rubber perished/separated (6.1.7 (f) (i))

MIL illuminated;pre07/2008

Plastic sill covers

Rear chassis beginning to corrode.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 153,976 miles

Front exhaust mount off

MIL illuminated ; Pre 07/08

pin-hole offside rear drive shaft boot

Fail 16 Nov 2020 153,964 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front exhaust mount off

MIL illuminated ; Pre 07/08

pin-hole offside rear drive shaft boot

Pass 17 Oct 2019 151,011 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken But Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 145,377 miles

Alternator belt cracked.

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken in the centre but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 145,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink broken. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has excess play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Alternator belt cracked.

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken in the centre but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 136,991 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 136,991 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,100 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 127,942 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,999 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 98,366 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,968 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 87,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,515 miles

Centre 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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SG08 WSE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WSE, 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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SG08 WSE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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