Macbook Pro battery issues - from fully charged to 8% in under 60 mins?

Hi, I wonder if someone could point me in the right direction. Last night after fully charging my macbook pro battery in under 60 minutes it had less than 8% less. I bought this on the 1st Dec 2007 and haven't changed the battery.
I really don't know what any of the below means, but here goes:
Please help as I am no tecky.
Thank you
Catherine.
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: Sony-ASMB012-372d-276e
Manufacturer: Sony
Device name: ASMB012
Pack Lot Code: 0003
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 102a
Hardware Revision: 0500
Cell Revision: 0303
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 2509
Fully charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 2512
Health Information:
Cycle count: 154
Condition: Check Battery
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -447
Voltage (mV): 12389
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake On LAN: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 1
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Reduce Brightness: Yes

As you are aware, batteries (no matter what manufacturer) are consumable devices and is only covered for one year (barring any type of abuse). With your purchase date being in 2007, this would not be covered under your AppleCare extended service plan.
Suggest you make an appointment for your local Apple Genius Bar and they can perform a Battery & Adapter test. You can always start the process by contacting AppleCare (1.800.APL.CARE) and log down your case number after you have completed your discussions with them, so when you get to the Genius Bar, it will save you time. At that point they will be able to determine if the battery is defective and commence the replacement process. Include your case number in the notes section of your Genius Bar appointment form. This tests will check your MagSafe adapter and battery at the same time and takes about a couple of minutes if that. Hope this helps guide you through the process.
Cheers,
Pete

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