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DE58 GDX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,949 mi
Last recorded126,949 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 GDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 126,949 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Sep 2024 121,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 120,563 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body front to rear has corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2022 120,026 miles

All underbody suspension corroded

All underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 122,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,421 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 102,404 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing blue light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing blue light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing almost white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,146 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning light on n/ s front wire brocken

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,966 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 70,965 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,355 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 67,355 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,321 miles

nearside and offside front brake disc faces slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 53,321 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake disc faces slightly corroded

offside front tyre punctured (2 screws) also treads worn to 2mm

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,969 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,882 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

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 GDX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDX, 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 GDX registered?

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

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