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PJ08 WKM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

397,066 mi
Last recorded397,066 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 WKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 397,066 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 397,019 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 385,379 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 384,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top knuckle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 368,180 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front wheel cracked

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 368,031 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front wheel cracked

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 352,804 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2020 352,793 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower adjustment washer missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 328,502 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 328,502 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 327,389 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Centre mount faild (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 299,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 299,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 273,197 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 240,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 206,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light illuminated on instrument panel

Fail 6 Jul 2015 205,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light illuminated on instrument panel

Pass 7 Jul 2014 170,718 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 170,718 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 141,947 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2013 141,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,730 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 115,730 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2011 96,913 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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PJ08 WKM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WKM, 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 WKM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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