MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
All rear and o/s/f flex hose metal ferules corroded
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipe clips broken mid point to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner corner bald and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All rear and o/s/f flex hose metal ferules corroded
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipe clips broken mid point to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not operating (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Through to metal grooving disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up hanging off (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake warning light on dash
Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked on side wall 255/55 r19
Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
Offside Front Tyre has puncture / nail in. Also worn on inner edge
Suspension light indicating fault on dash
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
play in inner steering arms
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WD08 DFL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WD08 DFL, 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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WD08 DFL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 August 2008.
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