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SW02 PJW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,890 mi
Last recorded107,890 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 PJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 107,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 97,531 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 87,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering rack gaitor damp with oil

Pass 26 Nov 2022 78,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 69,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,110 miles

chip in screen

sills corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 66,106 miles

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

chip in screen

sills corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,065 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 55,818 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,605 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 50,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,586 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

oil leak, possible steering rack advise inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2016 47,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

oil leak, possible steering rack advise inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,631 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,684 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 35,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,061 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 31,061 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2012 23,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has cut

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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SW02 PJW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW02 PJW, 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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What year was SW02 PJW registered?

SW02 PJW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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