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WK08 XRE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,075 mi
Last recorded139,075 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 XRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 139,075 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 123,531 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,046 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 116,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,824 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,239 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,644 miles

Monitor wear on all four tyres.

Windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,651 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,624 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,733 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,614 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,638 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2014 50,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,781 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 40,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 40,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,396 miles

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 XRE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WK08 XRE, 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 WK08 XRE registered?

WK08 XRE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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