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RJ58 WWY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,160 mi
Last recorded127,160 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 WWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 127,160 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 127,160 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 114,102 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 114,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2020 99,225 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 99,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,287 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn/slight free play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2017 51,849 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 51,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported front - rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front - rear (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,323 miles

Front Outer tyre edges both sides low

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 45,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Outer tyre edges both sides low

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,520 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 38,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all outer tyre walls perished inner walls badly cracked n/s/front outer edge badly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,288 miles

all outer tyre walls perished inner walls badly cracked n/s/front outer edge badly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,202 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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RJ58 WWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ58 WWY, 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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RJ58 WWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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