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CX58 VHC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,457 mi
Last recorded138,457 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 VHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 138,457 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 134,256 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 129,606 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 125,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 109,223 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 109,223 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,767 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 101,128 miles

front shocks rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,161 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,288 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2016 75,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and low tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,131 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2015 68,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 59,654 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on in side edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads appear to have worn low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

score mark on inner face of nearside front brake disc

Fail 23 Oct 2013 48,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads appear to have worn low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

score mark on inner face of nearside front brake disc

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,309 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s horn push sticks on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 39,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s horn push sticks on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,764 miles

front brake pads low

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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CX58 VHC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 CX58 VHC, 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 CX58 VHC registered?

CX58 VHC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is CX58 VHC safe to buy?

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