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RJ58 HPX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,877 mi
Last recorded177,877 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 HPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 177,877 miles

offside outer step corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2025 177,858 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke levels (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside outer step corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 172,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 172,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 167,160 miles

damage to offside rear reflector

Fail 17 Apr 2023 167,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to offside rear reflector

Pass 4 Apr 2022 159,690 miles

Bonnet dampers cannot hold

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall rubber layer lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Soiled under carriage impeding inspection on subscribed areas

Suspension, chassis and its baking components have varied stages of corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2022 159,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross body above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet dampers cannot hold

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall rubber layer lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Soiled under carriage impeding inspection on subscribed areas

Suspension, chassis and its baking components have varied stages of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2021 149,116 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 149,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 148,983 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Possible fault due to sensor wire OSR (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Soiled undercarriage impairing inspection to subscribed areas

Pass 9 Apr 2020 140,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 126,129 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2019 126,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2018 116,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 116,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,317 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,626 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,359 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,025 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 56,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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RJ58 HPX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJ58 HPX, 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 RJ58 HPX registered?

RJ58 HPX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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