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FN58 KWL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 KWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 78,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack gator - misting of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Suspension arm brake pipes - Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 66,346 miles

oil residue on engine

Pass 29 Aug 2024 58,229 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around steering rack gaitor. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wearing on edges.

Oil leak, but not excessive Around transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side steps mounts corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,728 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop, centre bearing deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both sides, tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 32,726 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, rear hydro bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop, centre bearing deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both sides, tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,287 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 28,161 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,468 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear hydro bushs slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/REAR TYRE SLIGHT PERISHED

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing/ cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2016 23,858 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing/ cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,470 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 19,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 16,896 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 16,896 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,202 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 14,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 12,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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FN58 KWL 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 FN58 KWL, 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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FN58 KWL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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