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LG58 VXY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,418 mi
Last recorded122,418 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 VXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 122,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,856 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,770 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 116,965 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 116,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,736 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,255 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 100,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 91,182 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 91,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,478 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 84,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 74,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,056 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 45,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,882 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 30,877 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LG58 VXY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG58 VXY, 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 LG58 VXY registered?

LG58 VXY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is LG58 VXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 VXY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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