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DG58 XLP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,667 mi
Last recorded150,667 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 XLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 150,667 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 143,462 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 136,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 129,558 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 129,558 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,429 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 111,565 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,178 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 102,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,311 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on tread edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,131 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,803 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,112 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 XLP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG58 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

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

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