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WU08 AEJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

217,093 mi
Last recorded217,093 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 AEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 217,093 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2022 196,072 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 177,665 miles

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

Offside Rear has to be unlocked manually

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 177,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear has to be unlocked manually

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 174,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 157,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 136,632 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes worn

Fail 4 Dec 2017 136,155 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 118,740 miles

Both front to rear metal b/pipes getting corroded at rear areas in places

Both front tyres low on tread and nearing limits of wear

N/S/F tyre has slight cut/tear at outer sidewall area (NOT exposing ply/cords at time of test)

P.A.S. fluid level at reservoir low and near MINIMUM limit

Slight wear and movement at N/S/R w/bearing

Small crack at O/S screen area

Fail 25 Nov 2016 118,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Both front to rear metal b/pipes getting corroded at rear areas in places

Both front tyres low on tread and nearing limits of wear

N/S/F tyre has slight cut/tear at outer sidewall area (NOT exposing ply/cords at time of test)

P.A.S. fluid level at reservoir low and near MINIMUM limit

Slight wear and movement at N/S/R w/bearing

Small crack at O/S screen area

Pass 17 Dec 2015 101,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner

Slight play in N/S/R lower hub bush

Fail 15 Dec 2015 101,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inner

Slight play in N/S/R lower hub bush

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 81,728 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,546 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 69,546 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,222 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 41,222 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,144 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 34,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 29,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WU08 AEJ 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 61.9%.

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 WU08 AEJ, 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 WU08 AEJ registered?

WU08 AEJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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