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RK58 YBS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,020 mi
Last recorded188,020 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 YBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 188,020 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2025 186,025 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under body corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 184,112 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 184,073 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 178,976 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 171,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 160,739 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 152,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 138,561 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2018 138,561 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 123,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both ns tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2017 123,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

both ns tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2016 115,689 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight play in osr tie rod

Pass 22 Aug 2015 105,908 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear discs ridged

Fail 22 Aug 2015 105,908 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear discs ridged

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,426 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,121 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 58,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,966 miles

both front discs worn

rear wiper split

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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RK58 YBS 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 72.7%.

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 RK58 YBS, 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 RK58 YBS registered?

RK58 YBS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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