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DE58 OVU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,404 mi
Last recorded159,404 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 159,404 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle inc all arms and brake ferrules

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight fluid leak to NS steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2024 157,119 miles

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside/chassis

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 30 Sep 2024 157,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under vehicle corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2023 151,502 miles

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on inner sills

corrosion on suspension components

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play and boot perishing

rear brake pads worn low

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight bind offside rear brake

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2022 147,960 miles

slight corrosion on chassis rails

slight corrosion on suspension components

slight lift in nearside front lower arm ball joint

slight wear in offside rear top arm front bush

Pass 28 Sep 2021 145,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 141,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from osr to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 126,076 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,917 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 71,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 71,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,994 miles

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

No acceleration detected during emissions test.

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 59,993 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

No acceleration detected during emissions test.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,471 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,882 miles

Front brake pads worn to aprox 5mm

Offside front tyre worn to 2-3mm

Rear wiper blade split

Slight damage to nearside front seat belt

Two front door seals damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2011 39,882 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn to aprox 5mm

Offside front tyre worn to 2-3mm

Rear wiper blade split

Slight damage to nearside front seat belt

Two front door seals damaged

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 OVU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

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

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