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WJ57 VDG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,315 mi
Last recorded209,315 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 209,315 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 195,392 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 170,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 155,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welding join by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside/Nearside rear seat belt clasp casing missing/damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 18 Jan 2021 155,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welding join by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside/Nearside rear seat belt clasp casing missing/damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/Nearside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 136,272 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear plastic cover surrounding seat belt buckle missing exposing internals, but seat belt buckle still works ok

Fail 11 Jul 2019 136,272 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear causing grease to weep out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small tear causing grease to weep out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges and wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear plastic cover surrounding seat belt buckle missing exposing internals, but seat belt buckle still works ok

Fail 17 Jun 2019 136,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,155 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 101,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,837 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,499 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Dec 2013 83,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not showing cords

vehicle has an oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,134 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 70,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,074 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 58,074 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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WJ57 VDG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ57 VDG, 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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WJ57 VDG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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