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LY58 EAC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,502 mi
Last recorded214,502 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY58 EAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 214,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear prop center bearing/ rubber collasped

Pass 13 Nov 2020 206,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 194,948 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 194,836 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 185,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 172,985 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 172,985 miles

Steering system excessively tight uj seized (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 164,926 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 164,926 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 158,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 158,178 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 132,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 132,954 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,506 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 97,529 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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LY58 EAC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY58 EAC, 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 LY58 EAC registered?

LY58 EAC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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