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WU08 OLW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,051 mi
Last recorded190,051 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 190,051 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 186,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 178,262 miles

3rd row seat belts not inspected due seats folded and boot space partly loaded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 178,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

3rd row seat belts not inspected due seats folded and boot space partly loaded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 150,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end/joint

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

Nearside Rear rear arm inner joint worn

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Jun 2016 150,174 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner rack end/joint

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

Nearside Rear rear arm inner joint worn

Nearside windscreen wiperblade poor condition

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Jul 2015 127,498 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 127,487 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 102,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 102,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N,S,F steering arm has slight play/movement at rack end

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,330 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N,S,F steering arm has slight play/movement at rack end

O,S,F washer jet's semi blocked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare wheel slightly loose in holder

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 42,622 miles

Front exhaust mounting not connected to exhaust

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,622 miles

Front exhaust mounting not connected to exhaust

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 OLW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

WU08 OLW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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