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WK08 ZXB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,516 mi
Last recorded229,516 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 229,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering rack inner arms slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2025 223,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both inner sills undersealed

front and rear suspension components corroded not holed or weakened

Pass 19 Apr 2024 218,753 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive also ns intercooler pipe leaking split at clamp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank shield corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2024 218,749 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive also ns intercooler pipe leaking split at clamp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank shield corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2024 218,699 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger insecure at pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive holes and corrosion at outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 211,096 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 199,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 188,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 182,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 174,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 174,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 164,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2017 153,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 135,698 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 May 2015 115,582 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,787 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 76,782 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside of steering rack has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

WK08 ZXB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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