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W7 EBD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,948 mi
Last recorded142,948 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 EBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 142,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 135,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 129,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 125,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 121,842 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 116,157 miles

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear both rear discs lipped

slight play in both front rear wish bone bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2019 116,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear both rear discs lipped

slight play in both front rear wish bone bushes

Pass 11 May 2018 110,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 110,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 104,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,159 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,362 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,581 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,570 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,570 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,309 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,785 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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W7 EBD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W7 EBD, 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 W7 EBD registered?

W7 EBD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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