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BF58 EWH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,640 mi
Last recorded125,640 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 125,640 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 125,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 118,378 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,730 miles

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

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

oil level on minimum

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Sep 2021 117,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil level on minimum

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,403 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,120 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,995 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,159 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,679 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted,limiting view

n/s/f tyre cut in tread, not to cords

Fail 8 Feb 2017 80,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted,limiting view

engine system fault warning displayed

n/s/f tyre cut in tread, not to cords

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads,, recommend replace (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

engine management warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,448 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 58,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,417 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,569 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 29,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EWH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 EWH, 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 BF58 EWH registered?

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

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