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DG58 VEP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,680 mi
Last recorded120,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 120,680 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 115,600 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2024 115,600 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,366 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 110,366 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 106,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,043 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 103,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,440 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2020 98,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,257 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 89,257 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,580 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 81,580 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,737 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,896 miles

n/s seat belt stork has cover missing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads perished & wearing on both edges

rear tyres wearing on outer edges & treads perished

Pass 19 Jul 2014 56,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 45,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,966 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 40,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,005 miles

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

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

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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DG58 VEP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DG58 VEP, 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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DG58 VEP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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