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WD08 DHM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,392 mi
Last recorded211,392 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 DHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 211,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2026 211,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective latch (3.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 207,838 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 207,832 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 205,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 199,992 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 197,782 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR END (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 197,782 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR END (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 195,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 186,118 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 177,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 154,109 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 153,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 147,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 140,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 131,487 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,176 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,589 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 73,037 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in both front lower arm fornt and rear bush's

Pass 30 Jul 2011 73,037 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Slight play in both front lower arm fornt and rear bush's

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 DHM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WD08 DHM, 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 WD08 DHM registered?

WD08 DHM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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