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BG58 CPV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,807 mi
Last recorded178,807 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 CPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 178,807 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 172,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 165,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 158,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 158,539 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 158,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake fluid leaking from above rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Indicating fluid level is low (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 154,468 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 154,342 miles

Fuel system component leaking Near front of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 150,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 145,113 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 138,748 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 133,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 121,488 miles

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroded.

Oil leak around steering rack area and power steering fluid level low.

Play detected at rear inner anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,355 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,515 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 71,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

electronic park brake light illuminated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,207 miles

unable to check certain areas due to undertray and engine covers fitted

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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BG58 CPV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG58 CPV, 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 BG58 CPV registered?

BG58 CPV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is BG58 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 CPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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