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WU08 ONM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,947 mi
Last recorded149,947 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 149,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 149,947 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 138,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 131,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 131,856 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,999 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f inner rack ends (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower arms (rear of arm bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/r upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 110,226 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f inner rack ends (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower arms (rear of arm bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/r upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,215 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,410 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 63,410 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,448 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ONM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

WU08 ONM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WU08 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 ONM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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