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SL58 EKY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,360 mi
Last recorded142,360 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 EKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 142,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 142,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 133,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from test

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,381 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,566 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 111,523 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,498 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,553 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,553 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,890 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,966 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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SL58 EKY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL58 EKY, 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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SL58 EKY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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