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FY58 EBN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,856 mi
Last recorded154,856 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 154,856 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 151,494 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake pads on min limit

Pass 27 Jul 2022 147,672 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 144,304 miles

Front brake pads on 1.5mm min limit

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 140,379 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 134,001 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 134,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,458 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 129,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 124,508 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 124,508 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,459 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 106,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,016 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,320 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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FY58 EBN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY58 EBN, 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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FY58 EBN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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