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YG58 GWU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,085 mi
Last recorded106,085 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 GWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 106,085 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Car under body is covered with surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 103,408 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle covered

Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,156 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,553 miles

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/r main brakepipe getting corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 70,453 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 70,373 miles

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

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

air suspension fault lamp on

Pass 30 May 2017 65,749 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,855 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main line at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,111 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,844 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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YG58 GWU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG58 GWU, 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

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What year was YG58 GWU registered?

YG58 GWU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YG58 GWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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