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DE58 OVT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,291 mi
Last recorded164,291 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 164,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded Outside of Prescribed Area

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded Outside of Prescribed Area

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 146,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 146,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 128,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 128,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 112,929 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under bonnet covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Nov 2022 112,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under bonnet covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,213 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 88,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 79,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays ftted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 79,074 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays ftted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,232 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Nov 2018 70,184 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged webbing cut (7.1.2 (b) (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))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,568 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,853 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,663 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,777 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,750 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,287 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 OVT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

DE58 OVT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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