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DG58 XYJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,074 mi
Last recorded133,074 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 133,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 133,072 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 124,853 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 124,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 113,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,820 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,663 miles

Nail in tyre in spare wheel. ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,833 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 88,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 72,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 66,536 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 59,459 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2014 50,918 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,395 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,889 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 20,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XYJ 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 80%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

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

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