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WM57 MKU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,745 mi
Last recorded177,745 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 MKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 177,745 miles

both inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 177,738 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 170,279 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 160,530 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 160,530 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 152,552 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres starting to wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 152,549 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres starting to wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 138,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 127,313 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 122,674 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 x rear seats ()

Pass 27 May 2016 117,168 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,759 miles

Both side steps rotten

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2014 106,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Very slight play in nearside front tie rod.

Fail 14 May 2014 106,230 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc's showing wear.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing outside edge slightly.

Very slight play in nearside front inner rack joint.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,501 miles

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

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

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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WM57 MKU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WM57 MKU, 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 WM57 MKU registered?

WM57 MKU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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