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SY58 VBC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,601 mi
Last recorded147,601 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 VBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 147,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 146,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 141,912 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 137,438 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 132,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 123,302 miles

Bonnet open warning on dash but latched securely.

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,373 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 104,373 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,806 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 96,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,474 miles

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

ADVISE BRAKE SQUEEL.

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

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 VBC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

SY58 VBC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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The MOT history for SY58 VBC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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