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MW08 VJG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,575 mi
Last recorded24,575 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 VJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,575 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,565 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,988 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 21,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,631 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 16,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,558 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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MW08 VJG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW08 VJG, 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

How do I check the history of MW08 VJG?

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What year was MW08 VJG registered?

MW08 VJG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is MW08 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 VJG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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