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RF58 HGU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,399 mi
Last recorded127,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 HGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,399 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 127,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by drive shaft (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 124,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 118,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear chasis heavy corosion

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,154 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/damage lower screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis/under floor areas - general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,132 miles

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

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Fail 21 Dec 2020 100,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,710 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test most rear ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2019 99,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test most rear ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2018 92,887 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 92,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,660 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear wron on edges

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn outer edge

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 72,978 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn outer edge

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 51,184 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,537 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 23,537 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake discs lipped

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

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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RF58 HGU 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 RF58 HGU, 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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RF58 HGU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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