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VO08 LWL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 LWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 125,285 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 123,695 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 123,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 123,351 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 122,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,117 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 103,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 90,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,598 miles

Slight corrosion at nearside front brake hose ferrule

Slight oil residue around nearside front steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2017 64,589 miles

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

Power steering fluid slightly low

Slight corrosion at nearside front brake hose ferrule

Slight oil residue around nearside front steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,420 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,461 miles

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play at nearside front inner steering rack track rod

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,135 miles

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

towbar electric's rubbing on chassis weight

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,674 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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VO08 LWL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 VO08 LWL, 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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VO08 LWL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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