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WJ58 WDA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 WDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,013 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,737 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 91,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside-face badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,407 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,369 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 67,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Cannot turn by hand. Requires wheel bearing and tyre check on retest. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Cannot turn by hand. Requires wheel bearing and tyre check on retest. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,727 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 63,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 59,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,621 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,040 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,152 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,768 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 WDA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ58 WDA registered?

WJ58 WDA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is WJ58 WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 WDA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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