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YG58 GWY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,229 mi
Last recorded148,229 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 148,229 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 148,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 144,213 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 143,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 141,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 137,533 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 132,571 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 125,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 120,001 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,644 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,696 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 GWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GWY, 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 YG58 GWY?

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What year was YG58 GWY registered?

YG58 GWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is YG58 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 GWY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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