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W8 REC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,255 mi
Last recorded157,255 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 REC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 157,255 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides + o/s near limit for being corroded under upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 157,254 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested because of bonnet (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides + o/s near limit for being corroded under upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 147,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Pass 31 May 2024 143,170 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 134,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 134,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 130,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 125,693 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 124,068 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,047 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,880 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,786 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak front differential ()

Rear nearside and offside tyres badly cracked/ perished and wearing on inner edges

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

engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2017 105,781 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak front differential ()

Rear nearside and offside tyres badly cracked/ perished and wearing on inner edges

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

engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,670 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear suspension (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear suspension (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,987 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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W8 REC 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 78.9%.

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 W8 REC, 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 W8 REC registered?

W8 REC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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The MOT history for W8 REC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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