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D3 EJW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 EJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 100,801 miles

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2026 100,801 miles

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

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

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2025 96,435 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose joint , (connects to upper arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer sill panels under covers rusted

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2024 92,799 miles

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

trims and covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2024 92,790 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake fault warning

trims and covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2023 88,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight knock on rear suspension

trims and covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2023 88,855 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight knock on rear suspension

trims and covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,998 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 84,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 81,253 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 81,095 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,579 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 62,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,822 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 57,822 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,830 miles

n s steering rack track bar play in end bush

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,484 miles

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

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

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

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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D3 EJW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D3 EJW, 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 D3 EJW registered?

D3 EJW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is D3 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 EJW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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