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WD08 DFL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,447 mi
Last recorded166,447 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 DFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 166,447 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 166,082 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 153,278 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 153,278 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 137,950 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 137,949 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2020 128,268 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,067 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 115,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,217 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 102,894 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,060 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,772 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 63,772 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,176 miles

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?

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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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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