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DG58 XYL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,488 mi
Last recorded173,488 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 173,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 166,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 156,551 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 146,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 135,305 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,060 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears lower (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 124,055 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears lower (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 110,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,953 miles

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

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes worn and knock slightly when braking

Fail 11 Jan 2016 97,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement clamp bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement clamp bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes worn and knock slightly when braking

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,805 miles

all four tyre treads getting low 3/2mm

front brake discs worn and lipped and pads very low will soon need replacing

nearside and offside front lower wishbone bushes slightly worn

rear brake discs worn and lipped and pads very low will soon need replacing

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,792 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge tread low @ 2mm

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,701 miles

both front tyres nearing wear limit

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 XYL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

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

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