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FN58 KXA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 KXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 128,205 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,966 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,428 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,774 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,654 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,118 miles

fuel tank cover corroded

various engine covers fitted

various under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,302 miles

fuel tank mounting under tray rusty

various undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,553 miles

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

engine shields fitted

mud and snow fitted to front only

Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine shields fitted

mud and snow fitted to front only

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack tie rod end has slight play.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 71,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack tie rod end has slight play.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,804 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre but deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre but deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,075 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes have play possible design feature

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to check boot rear seat belts fully

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 KXA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 FN58 KXA, 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 FN58 KXA registered?

FN58 KXA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is FN58 KXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN58 KXA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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