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GX58 XCJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 XCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2023 112,904 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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 Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,501 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 105,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,545 miles

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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,908 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,207 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,092 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 74,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,273 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 67,273 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,525 miles

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

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 XCJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GX58 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

GX58 XCJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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