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BJ58 LRV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,440 mi
Last recorded153,440 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 LRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 153,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 153,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 143,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 143,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 133,293 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 133,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 129,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 120,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,621 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 115,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,105 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,758 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 86,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,365 miles

BOTH FRONT and NSR tyres nearing legal limit

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 brake discs worn

oil leak rear differential

Fail 2 Mar 2012 52,365 miles

BOTH FRONT and NSR tyres nearing legal limit

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 brake discs worn

oil leak rear differential

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,386 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 48,386 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 LRV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

BJ58 LRV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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