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BN58 CGU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,210 mi
Last recorded108,210 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 CGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 92,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 82,118 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,804 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 78,687 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2021 72,906 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 72,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,559 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 67,559 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

air suspension fault

Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts & rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,044 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 49,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,199 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 42,199 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,135 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,437 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,326 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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BN58 CGU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN58 CGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN58 CGU registered?

BN58 CGU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is BN58 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 CGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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