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FL58 RWU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

230,360 mi
Last recorded230,360 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 RWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 230,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 221,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both sills corroded , unable to fully check with covers fitted

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

leak from off side rear . unable to fully check with wheel fitted and position of pipe

rear seats and seat belts stored away and not checked

Pass 16 Feb 2024 205,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

sill covers fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2023 193,279 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 193,279 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 174,512 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 173,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 158,459 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 158,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 144,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 133,310 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row and boot loaded ()

suspension fault warning on dash

Fail 13 Jul 2018 133,310 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly dsc (7.12 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row and boot loaded ()

suspension fault warning on dash

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth to outer edge.

Rear brake pads low to insides

Rear child seats fitted.

Fail 22 Jul 2017 124,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth to outer edge.

Rear brake pads low to insides

Rear child seats fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 117,042 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 117,004 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,617 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,580 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,463 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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FL58 RWU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL58 RWU, 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 FL58 RWU registered?

FL58 RWU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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