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YG58 MDZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,519 mi
Last recorded189,519 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 MDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 189,519 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 189,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 165,105 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 165,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 156,102 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 156,102 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 140,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 131,973 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 123,547 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 123,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 109,442 miles

2 rear seats (3rd row) folded down

engine bay and under covers fitted

n/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot pin hole/slight grease leak

o/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroded

o/s/f outer cv boot split and leaking grease

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

slight play in steering rack arms

under body/chassis rust/corrosion in places, more towards rear

Fail 3 Oct 2019 109,442 miles

2 rear seats (3rd row) folded down

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine bay and under covers fitted

n/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot pin hole/slight grease leak

o/s/f brake flexi ferrule corroded

o/s/f outer cv boot split and leaking grease

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

slight play in steering rack arms

under body/chassis rust/corrosion in places, more towards rear

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,399 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 93,031 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 93,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,753 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,560 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 62,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,619 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 52,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,282 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 MDZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG58 MDZ, 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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YG58 MDZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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