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PJ08 WJV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

193,345 mi
Last recorded193,345 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 WJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 193,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 182,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 161,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 147,323 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 147,323 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2021 133,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 115,112 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view to testable items

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Under trays fitted obscuring view to testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,064 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check o/s/r seat or belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,215 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 83,215 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,799 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,258 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in between tread pattern

Fail 23 Jul 2013 69,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre cracking in between tread pattern

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,101 miles

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

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

Fail 25 Jul 2012 62,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,665 miles

both front brake discs worn

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jul 2011 50,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake discs worn

engine management light on

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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PJ08 WJV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PJ08 WJV, 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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PJ08 WJV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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