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WJ08 WKK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,985 mi
Last recorded142,985 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 WKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 142,985 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 139,067 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 135,571 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated no auto release (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 135,569 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated no auto release (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 132,545 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded rear, small hole nsr inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 132,545 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded rear, small hole nsr inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 126,684 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,000 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2021 119,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to access fuel filler cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2019 107,578 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S + N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,043 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,954 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,923 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slight noisey

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 57,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,049 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 41,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,792 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,264 miles

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

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

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 WKK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ08 WKK, 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 WKK registered?

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

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