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BJ58 KYT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,852 mi
Last recorded198,852 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 KYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 198,852 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer body sills .unable to fully check covers fitted as standard

lift in nearside front bottom balljoint

play in nearside rear wheel area

Fail 5 Aug 2026 198,851 miles

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer body sills .unable to fully check covers fitted as standard

lift in nearside front bottom balljoint

play in nearside rear wheel area

Pass 5 Sep 2025 195,243 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside body, inner sills and backing sills full length

slight lift in offside bottom ball joint and gaiter twisted

unable to check body sills fully covers fitted

underside of vehicle very muddy at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2025 195,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.56 actual 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside and nearside body, inner sills and backing sills full length

slight lift in offside bottom ball joint and gaiter twisted

unable to check body sills fully covers fitted

underside of vehicle very muddy at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2024 191,349 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge smooth

corrosion to offside and nearside rear upper suspension arms and bushes worn

lift in offside front bottom ball joint and gaiter twisted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 184,163 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 184,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle and forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner brake pads low and disc worn

Pass 12 Aug 2022 176,720 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear over axle metal brake pipes

several cuts in offside rear tyre not to inner cords at time of test

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Aug 2022 176,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Aug 2021 172,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Aug 2021 172,665 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 169,189 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 169,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55R19 111V Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55R19 111V Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 156,078 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Jul 2019 156,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light out

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

coolant leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Aug 2018 144,521 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,089 miles

Central rear seat belt buckle cover missing

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,229 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 118,229 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mount come away

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,581 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,359 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both reg. plates slightly damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2014 85,356 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both reg. plates slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,431 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 48,227 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KYT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KYT, 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 BJ58 KYT registered?

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

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