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WU08 VTY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

215,683 mi
Last recorded215,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 215,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 211,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 211,334 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 203,815 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 203,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 194,464 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022
Pass 6 Aug 2021 190,512 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 162,282 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 161,964 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,726 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 143,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,595 miles

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

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 11 Mar 2016 117,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 110,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,444 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 97,863 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 22 Feb 2012 95,778 miles

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

emissions undetected peak

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,677 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 VTY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

WU08 VTY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is WU08 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VTY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU08 VTY have outstanding finance?

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