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SP58 LOF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

226,872 mi
Last recorded226,872 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 LOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 226,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 226,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 200,608 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 200,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 166,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp flickering

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 166,128 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp flickering

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,749 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 123,669 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,706 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 113,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 105,491 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 96,850 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 87,549 miles

slight play o/s/f steering.

Fail 12 May 2015 87,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f lower balljoints.

slight play o/s/f steering.

tinted windows.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,645 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 73,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,981 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outeredge

Fail 31 Aug 2011 39,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outeredge

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 LOF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LOF, 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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SP58 LOF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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