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AJ58 KCY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,785 mi
Last recorded146,785 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 KCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 146,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2024 146,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels missing one wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 131,956 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 131,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

rear seat belts not checked due to luggage in boot

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,918 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 119,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 112,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 102,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear back plate corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 102,976 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear back plate corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low on edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear back plate corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,165 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,620 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 66,620 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,672 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 59,672 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,537 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 53,537 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,507 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 KCY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KCY, 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 AJ58 KCY registered?

AJ58 KCY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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