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WG08 FBK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

220,469 mi
Last recorded220,469 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 FBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 220,469 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 208,300 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 205,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 198,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 183,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 172,236 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 162,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 132,804 miles

front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2017 132,804 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front to rear brake pipes lightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wear in n/s steering tie rod

Pass 13 Sep 2016 114,930 miles

wear in o/s inner steering tie rod

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,760 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

both rear tyres worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 104,759 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

both rear tyres worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,228 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 45,223 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no kick up from o/s headlamp

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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WG08 FBK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WG08 FBK, 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 WG08 FBK registered?

WG08 FBK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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