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WP57 UGV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,306 mi
Last recorded181,306 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 UGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 181,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 176,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 171,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 166,313 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 166,313 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pads worn (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 160,687 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 160,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 156,007 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2021 155,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2020 155,096 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 155,094 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working loose connection in bulb,flicks when knocked (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 149,992 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Pass 16 May 2018 142,709 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 136,501 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 136,501 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 124,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,846 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jan 2015 109,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear 255/55 19 tyre wearing low 3-4mm and perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,233 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,670 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,937 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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WP57 UGV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WP57 UGV, 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 WP57 UGV registered?

WP57 UGV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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