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DJ52 DWJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,636 mi
Last recorded172,636 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ52 DWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 172,636 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 171,298 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 169,374 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 168,042 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 inner track rod arm (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))

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

chip to windscreen

corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension

Pass 12 Apr 2018 166,650 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 166,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 158,626 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 158,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 147,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,104 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,082 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 111,889 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,971 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,821 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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DJ52 DWJ 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 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 DJ52 DWJ, 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 DJ52 DWJ registered?

DJ52 DWJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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