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WU08 AKN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,534 mi
Last recorded202,534 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 AKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 202,534 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension dust boot split.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 202,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension dust boot split.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 191,153 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 190,086 miles

general body under sill minor corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2020 190,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2019 174,734 miles

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

O.S.R Reflector damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 163,535 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 163,535 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 153,015 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear seat secure but loose

Fail 24 May 2017 153,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear seat secure but loose

Pass 24 May 2016 140,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

play inner rack

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,533 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 115,146 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 90,870 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 57,458 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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WU08 AKN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU08 AKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU08 AKN registered?

WU08 AKN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 AKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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