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RF58 KFV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,384 mi
Last recorded188,384 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 KFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 188,384 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 180,761 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 171,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 165,633 miles

Both side steps corroded.

Nearside Front Small power steering leak from steering rack.

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 158,375 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable guide broke and cable close to touching wheel

Fail 10 Jan 2022 158,375 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable guide broke and cable close to touching wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2021 148,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 142,233 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2019 134,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,708 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nsf tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,940 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,756 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 82,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,267 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 58,267 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,274 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 28,274 miles

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

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 KFV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF58 KFV, 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 RF58 KFV registered?

RF58 KFV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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The MOT history for RF58 KFV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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