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WU08 VUE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,282 mi
Last recorded223,282 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 223,282 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 223,039 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 214,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 205,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 201,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 190,573 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 190,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 179,725 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 179,638 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 171,847 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 171,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 157,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 144,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,956 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 111,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 10 Feb 2015 95,759 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,759 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,907 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 83,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 63,807 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,404 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,339 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 VUE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

WU08 VUE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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