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BG58 CWC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,375 mi
Last recorded185,375 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 CWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 185,375 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 171,773 miles

Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing Slight Play

Pass 20 Dec 2017 161,714 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 161,539 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hub top bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 157,182 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 157,176 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 143,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 143,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 134,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 118,673 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 118,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,753 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 72,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 CWC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CWC, 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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BG58 CWC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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