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GG58 COB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,691 mi
Last recorded170,691 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG58 COB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 170,691 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf and osr (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corrosion front to rear

Pass 19 Dec 2023 166,283 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2022 162,177 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame and some suspension components - corroded

Some underside body/chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 154,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges VERY almost too excess and several cuts VERY almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

underside body and chassis corrosion - heavy in places

Fail 13 Dec 2021 154,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in 2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face - metal on metal with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - VERY almost too excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges VERY almost too excess and several cuts VERY almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

underside body and chassis corrosion - heavy in places

Pass 7 Dec 2020 147,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 147,694 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 141,784 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 131,157 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 131,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,542 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,036 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,417 miles

Centre Rear Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2015 89,416 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,729 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,829 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,028 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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GG58 COB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 GG58 COB, 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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GG58 COB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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