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WK08 JVH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,516 mi
Last recorded111,516 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 JVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 111,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 104,359 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering component (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 104,316 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,445 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,510 miles

Nearside Slight play in track rod ball joint.

Offside Slight play in track rod ball joint.

Oil leak.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 94,500 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Slight play in track rod ball joint.

Offside Slight play in track rod ball joint.

Oil leak.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,940 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,120 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,002 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot small hole

Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,986 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 72,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,034 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 56,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 46,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have deep cuts in tread

rear tyres have deep cuts in tread

Fail 21 Jun 2013 34,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres have deep cuts in tread

rear tyres have deep cuts in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2012 24,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 24,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering

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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WK08 JVH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WK08 JVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK08 JVH registered?

WK08 JVH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is WK08 JVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 JVH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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