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SF58 PNL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,939 mi
Last recorded195,939 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 PNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 195,939 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 192,312 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 183,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 170,514 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 164,941 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in the bumper (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 159,223 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 158,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified Both EGR valves blanked off (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front suspension arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 10 Aug 2020 136,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working in bumper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 111,807 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both OSR & NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 111,779 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both OSR & NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,275 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low beam image in correct (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,601 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,100 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 71,087 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing All Four Wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,320 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,651 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,598 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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SF58 PNL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF58 PNL, 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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SF58 PNL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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