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AE58 ERX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

147,443 mi
Last recorded147,443 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 ERX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 147,443 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 140,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 132,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 125,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 118,114 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 106,874 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 106,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,089 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,611 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,462 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,075 miles

Play/wear detected in steering component,steering rack inner joints.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,913 miles

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

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 ERX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ERX, 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

How do I check the history of AE58 ERX?

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What year was AE58 ERX registered?

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

Is AE58 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 ERX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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