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AE58 EPU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,091 mi
Last recorded159,091 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 EPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 159,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 154,392 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear differential area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 145,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,310 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 above rear differential then go behind covers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 124,935 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 112,742 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,596 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,071 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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AE58 EPU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AE58 EPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE58 EPU registered?

AE58 EPU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is AE58 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 EPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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