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BF58 EWB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,171 mi
Last recorded139,171 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 139,171 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,330 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 115,257 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,128 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 92,007 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 91,338 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,644 miles

Message on dash saying, Suspension fault, Normal height only.

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn completely bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind on the offside rear brake

Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,644 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Message on dash saying, Suspension fault, Normal height only.

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn completely bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind on the offside rear brake

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 69,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,372 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,965 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,267 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,556 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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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BF58 EWB 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 78.9%.

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 BF58 EWB, 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 BF58 EWB registered?

BF58 EWB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for BF58 EWB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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