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BP57 CGX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,059 mi
Last recorded78,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 CGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 78,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,467 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,961 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,216 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 63,459 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,518 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 61,515 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,308 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroding

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 58,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroding

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,449 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 54,449 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,099 miles

undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,079 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,525 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,628 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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BP57 CGX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP57 CGX, 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 BP57 CGX registered?

BP57 CGX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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