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FG58 JEU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,177 mi
Last recorded206,177 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 JEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 206,177 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 206,177 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 196,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 189,047 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES very close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap broken but maintaining seal

Pass 13 Dec 2022 183,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2021 183,463 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,565 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 127,012 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass appears broken around edges. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Bush in hub has slight play.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 127,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass appears broken around edges. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Bush in hub has slight play.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mounting damaged but secured by tape. (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,018 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,904 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 91,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,612 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 76,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,532 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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FG58 JEU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG58 JEU, 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 FG58 JEU registered?

FG58 JEU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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