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WJ58 WCV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,384 mi
Last recorded155,384 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 WCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 155,384 miles

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 17 Jul 2024 151,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 148,168 miles

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Mar 2022 142,598 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 137,513 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2021 137,513 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Feb 2021

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Jan 2020 130,403 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 130,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,536 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,976 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,159 miles

brake pad wear indicator showing on dash but pads appear to have sufficient friction material left - would recommend inspection with wheels removed.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,424 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,323 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,770 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,896 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,058 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 WCV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

WJ58 WCV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ58 WCV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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