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SH08 WHV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,745 mi
Last recorded164,745 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 WHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 164,745 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 164,498 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2012 152,112 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

n/s/f inner c.v boot in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2012 152,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nail in front tyre

n/s/f inner c.v boot in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2011 136,427 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 136,427 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SH08 WHV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH08 WHV, 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 SH08 WHV registered?

SH08 WHV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is SH08 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 WHV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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