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DE58 FZN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,583 mi
Last recorded179,583 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 FZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 179,583 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 179,056 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 179,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 178,517 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of car

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2020 178,479 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake warning lamp on dash

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2019 174,658 miles

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

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

Warning on dash (engine system fault)

Fail 21 Oct 2019 174,657 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Warning on dash (engine system fault)

Pass 26 Oct 2018 159,306 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 159,306 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark empty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system steel pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 158,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 157,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 154,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

rear pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 149,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r brakes binding

Fail 6 Sep 2013 124,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 124,266 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,709 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 84,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,632 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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DE58 FZN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE58 FZN, 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 DE58 FZN registered?

DE58 FZN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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