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SV08 WKW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,257 mi
Last recorded146,257 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 WKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 146,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 140,710 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 140,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 137,462 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank carrier corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 137,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank carrier corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 131,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 122,785 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 118,416 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported chassis pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play at rack ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play at rack ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 109,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play at rack ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play at rack ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,323 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 83,321 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm inner bush behind suspension airbag (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 62,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,188 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 38,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,060 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,865 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 16,011 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 840 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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SV08 WKW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SV08 WKW, 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 SV08 WKW registered?

SV08 WKW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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