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GY58 XBX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,202 mi
Last recorded199,202 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 XBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 199,202 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 194,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 194,085 miles

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

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Suspension arm mounted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Suspension arm mounted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 189,281 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 182,765 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension warning on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 173,189 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 173,189 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 166,184 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 166,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded top of rear suspension,both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear sub frame ,front to rear pipe ,both pipes marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 153,594 miles

front and rear brake pads low

front tyres nearly on wear bars

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,586 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play steering rack and track rod ends

Fail 26 Jan 2018 144,582 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play steering rack and track rod ends

Pass 21 Dec 2016 129,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2016 129,747 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine oil low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,534 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 112,533 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,470 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 79,415 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,415 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,270 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 64,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,823 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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GY58 XBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY58 XBX, 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 GY58 XBX registered?

GY58 XBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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