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DE58 GEK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,769 mi
Last recorded198,769 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 198,769 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 198,348 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 182,746 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 162,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 162,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking Around fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 144,611 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 144,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking Underside from around fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 125,014 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 108,011 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

undertrays fitted front to rear

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 18 Oct 2013 10,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

undertrays fitted front to rear

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,107 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,482 miles

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

front discs badly lipped

nearside front fog light has a smashed lens

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 GEK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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