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BF58 EWK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

230,883 mi
Last recorded230,883 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 230,883 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 223,517 miles

Central Hydraulic leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 215,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 205,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 187,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 169,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 151,526 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 130,824 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 96,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,388 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,388 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,319 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,707 miles

Nearside wiper blade split at end

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 EWK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EWK, 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 EWK registered?

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

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