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WU08 OLP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,213 mi
Last recorded182,213 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 182,213 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 177,580 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 170,803 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 164,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 156,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 151,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 145,766 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 131,193 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,617 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 96,850 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 96,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 70,448 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 57,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,094 miles

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

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

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

movement in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs surfaces starting to deteriorate

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 OLP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OLP, 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

How do I check the history of WU08 OLP?

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What year was WU08 OLP registered?

WU08 OLP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is WU08 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 OLP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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