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DA08 WYZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,866 mi
Last recorded177,866 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 WYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 177,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank tray

Fail 23 Mar 2026 177,856 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint excessive (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank tray

Fail 17 Mar 2026 177,852 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody covered in sealant

Pass 19 Feb 2025 162,270 miles

General under body corrosion.

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 161,107 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Noise from engine possible injector

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 159,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 154,472 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 154,469 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 149,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 134,259 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 128,021 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 115,288 miles

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

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)

nearside mirror missing

slight play at track rods

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 102,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,947 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,551 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 20 May 2011 57,353 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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DA08 WYZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA08 WYZ, 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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DA08 WYZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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