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W28 PHL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,866 mi
Last recorded168,866 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 PHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 168,866 miles

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

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

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

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

both sills corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2021 168,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 162,550 miles

offside and nearside inner/outer sills corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2019 162,550 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

offside and nearside inner/outer sills corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2018 155,928 miles

both sills and rear flooring corroded

brake warning light on

engine management light on

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

suspension warning light on

traction control light on

Fail 15 Feb 2018 155,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both sills and rear flooring corroded

brake warning light on

engine management light on

suspension warning light on

traction control light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 140,469 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,201 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 102,582 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 102,582 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 91,729 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,371 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,012 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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W28 PHL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W28 PHL, 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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W28 PHL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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