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PX58 VTG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,886 mi
Last recorded153,886 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 VTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 153,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

inner sills to floor and chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2022 151,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 147,117 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 144,776 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 144,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 140,825 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 135,236 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 132,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 132,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 121,428 miles

engine management light on.

o/s/f brake pads low.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 121,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

engine management light on.

o/s/f brake pads low.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,810 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres appear under-inflated.

squeal from o/s/r. brake.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,308 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 78,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,016 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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PX58 VTG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX58 VTG, 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 PX58 VTG registered?

PX58 VTG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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