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WU08 VTK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,567 mi
Last recorded74,567 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

chassis general corrision

front tyres worn inner outer edges

rack damp with oil

Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,692 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 68,692 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,310 miles

Engine covers & Under-trays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 63,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255-55-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers & Under-trays fitted

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,034 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 59,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,432 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,569 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,569 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,954 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,892 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 VTK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

WU08 VTK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is WU08 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VTK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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