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YH58 SWN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,518 mi
Last recorded187,518 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 SWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 187,518 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 180,974 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 180,968 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 166,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 166,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 154,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides ()

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

rear inner and outer brake pads low

Fail 14 Dec 2021 154,309 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides ()

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

rear inner and outer brake pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2020 138,693 miles

Front inner and outer brake pads wearing thin (close to minimum thickness)

Nearside Front flexible brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside Front lower suspention arm ball joint dust cover slightly split

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit and tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing close to the limit and tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 May 2019 115,130 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Rear tyres wearing low on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 May 2019 114,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded including little ones from flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded including little ones from flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Rear tyres wearing low on tread and wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,363 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 97,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 86,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,589 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEAR TO O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION BUSHES (4.1.E.1)

UNDERNEATH VEHICLE IN A VERY DIRTY/MUDDY CONDITION

Fail 14 Mar 2016 77,589 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEAR TO O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION BUSHES (4.1.E.1)

UNDERNEATH VEHICLE IN A VERY DIRTY/MUDDY CONDITION

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,087 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 63,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,487 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,440 miles

slight play could be felt from n/s/f wheel

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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YH58 SWN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH58 SWN, 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 YH58 SWN registered?

YH58 SWN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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