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HV58 HLU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,698 mi
Last recorded121,698 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 HLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 121,698 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,724 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis and suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 112,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis and suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,833 miles

corrosion to chassis, body mounts and suspension

Fail 17 Nov 2022 105,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.3 / smoke reading 4.5 on test (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

corrosion to chassis, body mounts and suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2021 99,997 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underbody corroded, suspension arms, subframes, chassis

Fail 1 Dec 2021 99,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underbody corroded, suspension arms, subframes, chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,795 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 94,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,924 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 88,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,665 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 80,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,842 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 62,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 56,070 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,905 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,578 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER STEERING RACK TRACK ROD

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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HV58 HLU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HV58 HLU, 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 HV58 HLU registered?

HV58 HLU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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