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BV58 WVW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,831 mi
Last recorded153,831 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 153,831 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 153,713 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 152,152 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 147,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 131,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,479 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 103,446 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2013 41,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear pads appear approx 60-70% worn

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 WVW 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 71.4%.

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 WVW, 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 BV58 WVW registered?

BV58 WVW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is BV58 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 WVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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