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BV58 TXW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,523 mi
Last recorded194,523 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 194,523 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 187,234 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive FUEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 187,234 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive FUEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 178,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 169,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 160,899 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 151,166 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 141,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 104,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,689 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,794 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,719 miles

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

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

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 TXW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV58 TXW, 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 BV58 TXW registered?

BV58 TXW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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