CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY58 MXR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,803 mi
Last recorded160,803 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 MXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 160,803 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 160,803 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 154,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 148,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 144,876 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 144,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged n/s o/s (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged n/s o/s (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 140,429 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 140,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 134,834 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 128,092 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 118,942 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both side steps corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 108,172 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 100,182 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 90,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,086 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,048 miles

Slight play in the steering rack.

Some movement in the rear anti roll bar.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 59,163 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,192 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY58 MXR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY58 MXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY58 MXR?

You can check the full history of OY58 MXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY58 MXR registered?

OY58 MXR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is OY58 MXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY58 MXR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY58 MXR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY58 MXR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.