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SJ58 MXT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,924 mi
Last recorded143,924 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 MXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 143,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 139,453 miles

minor corrosion under side

Fail 6 Sep 2018 139,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

minor corrosion under side

Pass 5 Sep 2017 134,658 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 5 Sep 2017 134,658 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 128,809 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 128,802 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre - cut on inner wall

o/s/r tyre - wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,766 miles

n/s/r air strut - gaiter excessively damaged

o/s/r parking brake cable damaged / worn

rear Reg. plate deteriorated / faded

slight play detected at n/s/r hub/suspension

Fail 11 Aug 2014 93,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

n/s/r air strut - gaiter excessively damaged

o/s/r parking brake cable damaged / worn

rear Reg. plate deteriorated / faded

slight play detected at n/s/r hub/suspension

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering arm - worn slight play

Fail 21 Aug 2013 76,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering arm - worn slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,434 miles

o/s/f steering arm ( rack end ) - worn/play

Fail 4 Sep 2012 58,432 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering arm ( rack end ) - worn/play

Pass 29 Aug 2011 32,407 miles

front and rear brake application uneven

n/s/f steering rack end worn/play

o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension arm - bushes worn, split and play

o/s/r door heavily damaged - not opening from outside or inside

service brake performance near limit

Fail 26 Aug 2011 32,406 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front brake discs excessively corroded, pitted and scored

both rear brake discs worn

n/s/f steering rack end worn/play

o/s/r and n/s/r upper suspension arms - bushes worn, split and play

o/s/r door heavily damaged - not opening from outside or inside

Fail 26 Aug 2011 32,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SJ58 MXT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 SJ58 MXT, 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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SJ58 MXT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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