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MK58 DFJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,312 mi
Last recorded165,312 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 DFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 165,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 165,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 155,535 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 155,535 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 145,793 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked seat folded down

Nearside Side step corroded

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

Offside Rear seat belt not checked seat folded down

Offside side step corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 136,435 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 127,604 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 120,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 120,466 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 115,332 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 115,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,148 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 91,067 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 91,052 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 79,473 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,007 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,169 miles

front tyres 3ml

Pass 4 Jan 2014 45,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,056 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,668 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,511 miles

slight wear to front discs

front inner pads getting low

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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MK58 DFJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MK58 DFJ, 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 MK58 DFJ registered?

MK58 DFJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for MK58 DFJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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