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OW55 JCW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,486 mi
Last recorded95,486 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 JCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,486 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 95,486 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,290 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 92,287 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 88,501 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 88,498 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 83,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,036 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,811 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 73,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 66,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at securing clip above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,823 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,331 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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OW55 JCW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW55 JCW, 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 OW55 JCW registered?

OW55 JCW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is OW55 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW55 JCW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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