CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG58 CLZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,145 mi
Last recorded154,145 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 CLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 154,145 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 154,141 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low o/s/ and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough lock to lock, feels like a tight spot in system possible column u/j seized (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 154,124 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake inoperative & parking brake lamp on (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.34 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside chassis & sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 148,090 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

SCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 30 May 2023 148,088 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

SCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 138,789 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 138,789 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 135,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 135,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 130,519 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,666 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,422 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 86,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,240 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,176 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG58 CLZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG58 CLZ, 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

How do I check the history of BG58 CLZ?

You can check the full history of BG58 CLZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG58 CLZ registered?

BG58 CLZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is BG58 CLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 CLZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG58 CLZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG58 CLZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.