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SG58 BHV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,053 mi
Last recorded214,053 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 BHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 214,053 miles

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

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

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2025 214,052 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension components rusty

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Oct 2024 211,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank lower cover in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2024 211,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank lower cover in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2023 204,552 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 193,972 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 193,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 179,585 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 179,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 168,980 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2020 168,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2019 156,035 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 142,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 125,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 125,295 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,357 miles

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

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush has play

Fail 15 Aug 2013 67,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,203 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,550 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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SG58 BHV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SG58 BHV, 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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SG58 BHV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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