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BJ58 LWG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,279 mi
Last recorded210,279 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 LWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 210,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear/rear seats folded away

Pass 5 Oct 2018 182,536 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 182,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

fan belt slightly perished

slight movement in centre prob bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2017 158,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Unable to fully inspect with wheel on (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Unable to fully inspect with wheel on (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 158,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc's in poor condition (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Unable to fully inspect with wheel on (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Unable to fully inspect with wheel on (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 135,539 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,124 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 110,124 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 89,461 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,981 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,672 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 LWG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

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

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