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WJ58 WDG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,477 mi
Last recorded96,477 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 96,477 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 96,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 90,865 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023
Fail 29 Mar 2023 85,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,649 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,224 miles

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

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

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

Various suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone-chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Various suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone-chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear most hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear most hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

damage to windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm

drag on offside rear brake

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to windscreen less than 40mm outside zone a

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 67,201 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,490 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 50,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting quite worn

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting quite worn

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight drag on both front brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WDG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

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

Is WJ58 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 WDG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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