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DG58 XYE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,268 mi
Last recorded134,268 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,268 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 132,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 124,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes have some surface corrosion at rear, recommend cleaning and wax oiling (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,743 miles

Central Rear Inner body corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 104,620 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 104,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 97,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 97,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,379 miles

unable to check centre rear seat belt due to seat cover fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,209 miles

unable to inspect center rear seat belt due to seat cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,887 miles

unable to check center rear seat belt due to seat cover fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,272 miles

unable to inspect center rear seat belt due to seat cover fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,275 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,642 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 58,642 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,030 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 51,030 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 44,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 44,424 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 37,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 37,757 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2012 32,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 32,136 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,514 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 XYE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

DG58 XYE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is DG58 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG58 XYE shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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