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BJ58 KYV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,528 mi
Last recorded164,528 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 164,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 162,094 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Feb 2024 159,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer light lens cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2023 158,572 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 158,566 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 157,811 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in floor above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 157,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in floor above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 154,660 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 154,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 150,260 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked but not effecting light output

Fail 19 Feb 2020 150,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens cracked but not effecting light output

Pass 4 Feb 2019 141,290 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 132,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tread worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 132,542 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tread worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

PAS fluid level on minimum

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,948 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly weak

Offside outer mirror housing cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2016 112,458 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,226 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes weak

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/r upper wishbone rear bush separating

Fail 24 Feb 2015 99,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wishbone rear bushes weak

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/r upper wishbone rear bush separating

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,556 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,556 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 65,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,933 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,246 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KYV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

BJ58 KYV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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