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W4 ORH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,586 mi
Last recorded129,586 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 ORH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 129,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 118,878 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (255/60/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,204 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 101,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,372 miles

Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated Both front air shocks corroded (2.4.D.1b)

Child seat fitted can't check seat belts

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 70,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated Both front air shocks corroded (2.4.D.1b)

Child seat fitted can't check seat belts

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,669 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 50,669 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,890 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,103 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 28,103 miles

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

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

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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W4 ORH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W4 ORH, 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 W4 ORH registered?

W4 ORH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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