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AJ58 KBU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,367 mi
Last recorded113,367 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 KBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 113,367 miles

Both outer sills corroded and holed

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake bind slight

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower , and off side upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre flat and wheel heavily corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 113,367 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both outer sills corroded and holed

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake bind slight

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower , and off side upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre flat and wheel heavily corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 107,834 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills and floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 103,573 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both Steering rack inner joints slightly worn

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sills corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both look like there getting hot when driving (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 98,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both look like there getting hot when driving (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2021 90,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,018 miles

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

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,033 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,785 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 72,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,419 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,566 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 55,566 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,388 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,503 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 37,451 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,360 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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AJ58 KBU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ58 KBU, 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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AJ58 KBU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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