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SP58 FNE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,535 mi
Last recorded105,535 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 FNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 105,535 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 105,530 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective not providing fluid (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,520 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 82,481 miles

*O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and on legal limit.*

Both front wishbone, rear bushes, worn/weak.

Front brake pads worn low and wear lip on brake disc.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders and low tread.

O/s/r handbrake cable retaining loop worn thru' and very thin.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake pads worn low. ( advise strip and inspect. )

Wear/play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,481 miles

*O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder and on legal limit.*

Both front wishbone, rear bushes, worn/weak.

Front brake pads worn low and wear lip on brake disc.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders and low tread.

O/s/r handbrake cable retaining loop worn thru' and very thin.

Rear brake pads worn low. ( advise strip and inspect. )

Wear/play in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,320 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 62,320 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,077 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,069 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,577 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 52,574 miles

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SP58 FNE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SP58 FNE, 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 SP58 FNE registered?

SP58 FNE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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