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WJ58 PYO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,151 mi
Last recorded201,151 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 201,151 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 201,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect All dampers not working (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 198,936 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 198,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 192,253 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 191,888 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 178,490 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 164,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 164,773 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 149,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 137,241 miles

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

Nearside steering rack inner ball joint(drum stick) has wear/play

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

Offside front track rod end,steering rack inner joint (drum stick) and lower ball joint have play/wear however none excessive ti fail test however the combination does give too much free play

Fail 27 Feb 2015 137,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre has signs of structure failing in tread

Nearside steering rack inner ball joint(drum stick) has wear/play

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

Offside front track rod end,steering rack inner joint (drum stick) and lower ball joint have play/wear however none excessive ti fail test however the combination does give too much free play

Pass 1 May 2013 111,868 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 111,792 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,474 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,852 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 105,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front 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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WJ58 PYO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PYO, 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 PYO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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