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BJ58 KYF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,612 mi
Last recorded193,612 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 KYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 193,612 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 183,764 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

steering rack leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2025 183,743 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail failed (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

steering rack leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2025 183,741 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail failed (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

seatbelts 6&7 not tested

suspension corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 176,956 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

seatbelts 6&7 not tested

suspension corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2024 176,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

seatbelts 6&7 not tested

suspension corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 172,009 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

no access to seatbelts 6&7

Fail 6 Feb 2023 172,009 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged surround broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

no access to seatbelts 6&7

Pass 26 Jan 2022 156,255 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 129,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,119 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 96,884 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Switch will not keep brake in lock position releases as soon you let go. (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,817 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 69,816 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,608 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,448 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
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BJ58 KYF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BJ58 KYF, 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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BJ58 KYF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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