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WJ58 KUK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,128 mi
Last recorded104,128 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 KUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 101,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,445 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

underside components have general corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slightly worn on outer (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear underside in a generally rusty condition

Fail 20 Feb 2018 91,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slightly worn on outer (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear underside in a generally rusty condition

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,088 miles

n/s/r suspension rubber bellow deteriated /perished

n/s/r tyre wearing bald and close to limit on inner 3/4

rear pads wearing slightly low

Fail 26 Jan 2016 81,088 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (2.4.G.4e)

front brake binding both front brakes binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r suspension rubber bellow deteriated /perished

n/s/r tyre wearing bald and close to limit on inner 3/4

rear pads wearing slightly low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,010 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,243 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 60,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,812 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 35,417 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,417 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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WJ58 KUK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ58 KUK, 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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WJ58 KUK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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