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WX08 UUN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,969 mi
Last recorded200,969 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 UUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 200,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 195,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 190,545 miles

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn could be drive shaft nut loose needs immediate attention (4.2.B.5)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 171,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension unit gaiter split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Quite pronounced. Suggest further investigation. ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play May be combined with inner rack joints issue (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 171,513 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension unit gaiter split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Quite pronounced. Suggest further investigation. ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play May be combined with inner rack joints issue (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 160,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

nearside front and offside front steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2015 160,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

nearside front and offside front steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2014 147,941 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 147,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 116,044 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 99,723 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,853 miles

FRONT DISCS BADLY LIPPED

REAR DISCS BADLY LIPPED

Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,853 miles

FRONT DISCS BADLY LIPPED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR DISCS BADLY LIPPED

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,081 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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WX08 UUN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WX08 UUN, 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 WX08 UUN registered?

WX08 UUN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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