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WJ08 DYF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,055 mi
Last recorded217,055 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 217,055 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 215,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 212,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 208,154 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 203,965 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 203,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 199,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 193,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 184,415 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 184,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 170,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 170,145 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 147,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 123,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have shoulder wear

dampness at nearside steering rack gaiter area,though not any leaks on test

third row rear seats folded,and have various items covering them

Pass 14 Feb 2011 97,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres have shoulder wear

enginge M I L light lit on dashboard

third row rear passenger seats folded

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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WJ08 DYF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ08 DYF, 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 WJ08 DYF registered?

WJ08 DYF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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