2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 2.7L Diesel · WJZ 4077
2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 155,670 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJZ 4077 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/04/2022
- 155,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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WJZ 4077 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 (WJZ 4077) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Common Problems: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Electronic Parking Brake Failure(Moderate)
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag Failures(Serious)
The air suspension system suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, and leaking valves. The compressor overworks when bags leak and eventually fails.
- EGR Valve Clogging and DPF Blockage(Moderate)
EGR valves clog with soot causing limp mode, power loss and black smoke. The DPF blocks if the vehicle is mainly driven on short urban trips without motorway regeneration runs.
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- Electronic Parking Brake FailureModerate
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
The air suspension system suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, and leaking valves. The compressor overworks when bags leak and eventually fails.
- EGR Valve Clogging and DPF BlockageModerate
EGR valves clog with soot causing limp mode, power loss and black smoke. The DPF blocks if the vehicle is mainly driven on short urban trips without motorway regeneration runs.
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