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DE58 FZX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,297 mi
Last recorded147,297 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 FZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 147,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and chassis slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 139,254 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - O/S worn to 0mm inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper & lower bush yolks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 139,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Centre support bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S - 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - O/S worn to 0mm inner band (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper & lower bush yolks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,503 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 129,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has corrosion allover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 120,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (headlamps adjuster defective) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and nearside front on the second upper joint to block brake hose ferrule badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components rusted/corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm +tyre balding from the inner edge +tyre tread has serious deep cracks /perished (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2021 117,337 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (strong advice) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside front brake hose pipes ferrules corroded (strong advice)

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

both rear brake discs scored/pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,518 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre nailed outer side treads

Fail 28 Sep 2017 94,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre nailed outer side treads

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,395 miles

(strong advice) nearside rear brake disc scorded

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some component

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,134 miles

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

under tray+engine cover fitted obsecure some components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,210 miles

(strong advice) nearside rear brake disc seriously corroded/scord/worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,392 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 FZX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

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

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