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DG58 XLA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,534 mi
Last recorded167,534 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 XLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 167,534 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rubber Gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 167,534 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rubber Gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 157,748 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess strut (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess strut (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess strut (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess strut (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 157,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess strut (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess strut (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess strut (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess strut (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 150,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 148,324 miles

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 Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,539 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 138,537 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 94,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 94,026 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,165 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 89,162 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 73,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,930 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 61,739 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,881 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,425 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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DG58 XLA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XLA, 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 DG58 XLA registered?

DG58 XLA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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