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RF58 NFG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,891 mi
Last recorded148,891 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 NFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 148,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 137,037 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2022 125,341 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH approx 3mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 125,339 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH DIPPED BEAM: led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH MAIN BEAMS: LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH approx 3mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,254 miles

Offside Front position light flickering

Offside Rear reg plate lamp flickering

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 91,373 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,975 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,788 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,161 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 31,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jan 2012 26,514 miles

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 NFG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NFG, 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 NFG registered?

RF58 NFG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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