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GK58 RTO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,365 mi
Last recorded136,365 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 RTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 136,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 131,483 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 131,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Mar 2025 131,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change asap 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 131,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during warm up (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch near strut top mount (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch near strut top (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change asap 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 123,958 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 123,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,652 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,143 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,976 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,379 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,868 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,373 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs lipped

fuel cap broken but still close securly

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,919 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,974 miles

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

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

slight play steering rack inner joint n/s

Pass 28 May 2012 42,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,140 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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GK58 RTO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GK58 RTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK58 RTO registered?

GK58 RTO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GK58 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK58 RTO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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