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WJ58 VDT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,336 mi
Last recorded174,336 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 174,336 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 174,304 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 170,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 170,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 168,563 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 168,524 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 168,514 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 152,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 129,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,851 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 93,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,225 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,680 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 VDT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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