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WG08 NXT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,089 mi
Last recorded197,089 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 NXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 197,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 197,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 188,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 178,124 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 178,123 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axle to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge of the tread 235/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge of the tread 235/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge of the tread 235/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge of the tread 235/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 167,693 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer non obligatory external mirror damged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge of the tread 235/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge of the tread 235/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge of the tread 235/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge of the tread 235/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 154,630 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,291 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 140,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 129,525 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

grease around nearside inner front cv boot

Fail 30 Jun 2015 118,739 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

grease around nearside inner front cv boot

Pass 18 Jun 2014 110,416 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 110,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 86,686 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 86,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 69,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 54,353 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 54,353 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 NXT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG08 NXT, 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 NXT registered?

WG08 NXT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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