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GK58 YXE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,802 mi
Last recorded107,802 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 YXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play support bearing rubber bonding deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe links have slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 107,801 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working rear washers operate on front control (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper ferrule on suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake wear sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play support bearing rubber bonding deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe links have slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal spongy

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,796 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 94,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 82,199 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 57,814 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,323 miles

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded in clips

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,149 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,476 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,879 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 YXE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GK58 YXE, 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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GK58 YXE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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