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GU58 WFT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,693 mi
Last recorded158,693 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 WFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 158,693 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 150,964 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats stowed unable to test seatbelts

Fail 22 Aug 2025 150,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats stowed unable to test seatbelts

Pass 2 Sep 2024 143,019 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 142,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting has hole in chassis near o/s/r lower back arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 132,040 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 132,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 122,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,761 miles

Central Hydraulic 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,877 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s/r upper back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended o/s/r upper arm bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,749 miles

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

Oil leak oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,827 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,464 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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GU58 WFT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 4,394cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU58 WFT, 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 GU58 WFT registered?

GU58 WFT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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