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HJ58 RPU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,548 mi
Last recorded149,548 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 RPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 149,548 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 149,547 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,585 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 137,584 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH.. ABOVE DRIVESHAFT (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2016 123,680 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 123,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement UPPER/INNER/REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,811 miles

rear brake pipes have some rust

Fail 7 Jan 2015 105,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,707 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 94,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,530 miles

Both headlamps displaying no kick up on headlamp aim

Both rear brake discs lipped

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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HJ58 RPU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJ58 RPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ58 RPU registered?

HJ58 RPU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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