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BV58 EMF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,264 mi
Last recorded159,264 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 EMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 159,264 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 143,448 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 143,446 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 131,852 miles

engine light on

osf lower suspension arm inner bush deteriated

Pass 15 Sep 2014 120,110 miles

slight play inn/s/f hub

Pass 7 Sep 2013 102,704 miles

front brake discs lipped

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,315 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 93,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,377 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 80,354 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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BV58 EMF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV58 EMF, 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

How do I check the history of BV58 EMF?

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What year was BV58 EMF registered?

BV58 EMF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is BV58 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 EMF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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