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DE58 EMF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,107 mi
Last recorded181,107 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 EMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 181,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 173,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 161,433 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 161,433 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 142,721 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 124,436 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 124,433 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges suspension pump (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on top suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle top suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,340 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,997 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,662 miles

Rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,327 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,943 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,915 miles

main brake pipes not fully inspected due to covers

Fail 19 Oct 2011 37,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

main brake pipes not fully inspected due to covers

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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DE58 EMF 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 DE58 EMF, 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 DE58 EMF registered?

DE58 EMF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is DE58 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 EMF 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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