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WJ58 WCE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,104 mi
Last recorded153,104 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 WCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 153,104 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 149,073 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff slightly corroded.

Slight surface rust underneath.

Vehicle under + sill cover's present.

Pass 5 May 2022 148,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 141,199 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 141,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 141,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 128,462 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 128,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 109,870 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 109,868 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 94,935 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 94,935 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pad low level warning wire hanging loose?

suspect brake fluid on offside front suspension arm/cover maybe from pads being replaced?

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,681 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,034 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 33,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,860 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 WCE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WCE, 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 WJ58 WCE registered?

WJ58 WCE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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