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GX58 EKT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,862 mi
Last recorded146,862 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 EKT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 146,862 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 146,855 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 135,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 132,013 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,686 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,469 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,970 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2014 46,429 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,987 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 28,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GX58 EKT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GX58 EKT, 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 GX58 EKT registered?

GX58 EKT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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