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BV58 TYO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

182,262 mi
Last recorded182,262 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 TYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 182,262 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 182,249 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025
Fail 2 Sep 2025 182,155 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 181,906 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 181,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 176,747 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 160,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 135,123 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 128,001 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 128,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,609 miles

Bulbs inop in high level brake light.

N/S/F Inner cv boot deteriorated.

Slight wear and corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 120,609 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Slight wear and corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 107,646 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,611 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 65,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,140 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 45,138 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,777 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 33,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,559 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

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 TYO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

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

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