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YG58 GXA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,177 mi
Last recorded89,177 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 GXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,177 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 89,177 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,730 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,411 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 54,279 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air suspension fault light illuminated

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,376 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 GXA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GXA, 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 YG58 GXA registered?

YG58 GXA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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