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SY58 VXP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,707 mi
Last recorded78,707 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 VXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 78,707 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F/ O/S/F/ [ BOTH SIDES ] (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,636 miles

SURFACE RUST TO UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION

Pass 18 Nov 2021 66,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

side steps corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 66,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

side steps corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all brake hoses corroded

pad warning light on

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,415 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,936 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,741 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats missing

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 59,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to rear caliper flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats missing

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,506 miles

Engine warning fault

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

Parking auto release fault

Fail 30 Oct 2015 56,459 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Engine warning fault

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

Parking auto release fault

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,001 miles

brake warning light on

handbrake auto release fault

Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,024 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 42,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,024 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,458 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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SY58 VXP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

SY58 VXP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is SY58 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 VXP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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