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BG58 CXB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

246,312 mi
Last recorded246,312 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 246,312 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 214,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 208,730 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 208,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 185,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 176,015 miles

Nearside 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 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

offside front outer cv gaiter pin hole and slight grease seepage

Fail 16 Jun 2020 175,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 169,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 159,990 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 141,317 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 124,806 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 124,806 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine WE HAVE FITTED A DIESEL FLUSH (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working WE HAVE REPLACED BULB (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low WE HAVE RE AIMED (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low WE HAVE RE AIMED (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Dec 2014 106,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,962 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,600 miles

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

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

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 CXB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CXB, 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

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What year was BG58 CXB registered?

BG58 CXB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is BG58 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 CXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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