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DE58 GDF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,799 mi
Last recorded194,799 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 194,799 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 182,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 163,946 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 124,170 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 124,021 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake not tested due to indicated fault (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 113,453 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 113,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,069 miles

2 x Front tyres tread getting low

2 x rear tyre tread getting low

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,726 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2016 94,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55x19 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55x19 pirelli (4.1.D.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,793 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,353 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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DE58 GDF 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 81.3%.

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 DE58 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

DE58 GDF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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