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SY58 UZN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,778 mi
Last recorded160,778 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 UZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 160,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 156,521 miles

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

corrosion to body not effecting rigidity

Pass 21 Oct 2023 150,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 144,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 139,516 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering arm gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 131,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 111,150 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 111,150 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear (2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 95,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,193 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,348 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,348 miles

Fuel system component leaking Near tank (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,407 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,316 miles

heavy knock o/s/f poss suspension bush

Fail 20 Sep 2013 50,316 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

heavy knock o/s/f poss suspension bush

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,942 miles

Near side rack end.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,124 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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SY58 UZN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY58 UZN, 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 SY58 UZN registered?

SY58 UZN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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