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DE58 GDY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,980 mi
Last recorded187,980 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 GDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 187,980 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Over chassis and attachments (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Over various underbody sections (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 172,665 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security over whole chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 159,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner/outer sill very corroded and holed. (not within any load bearing points)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle very corroded and poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2024 159,248 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected Suspension air compressor excessively damaged and insecure. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO LIMIT. STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO LIMIT. STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO LIMIT. STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner/outer sill very corroded and holed. (not within any load bearing points)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO LIMIT. STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle very corroded and poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2023 150,234 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 150,234 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

traction control cutting in when turning wheel when moving

Pass 10 Nov 2021 143,432 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 143,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 136,860 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 136,859 miles

Central Lower Drive shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 124,890 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile holder ,air freshener and old tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material friont to rear pipe near join in middle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 124,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile holder ,air freshener and old tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material friont to rear pipe near join in middle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 114,438 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 114,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 100,054 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 May 2017 100,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 May 2016 83,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,821 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four tyres cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,268 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 48,268 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,703 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,660 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 GDY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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