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WF58 BMY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,292 mi
Last recorded180,292 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 BMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 180,292 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N// AND O/ S REAR INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/ S AND O/S LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR N/S AND O/S LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 180,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N// AND O/ S REAR INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/ S AND O/S LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR N/S AND O/S LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 166,466 miles

Both sidesteps badly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 162,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side steps corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 158,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2022 158,867 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 154,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 152,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 149,095 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Lower engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 138,375 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 138,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 125,380 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,068 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 112,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,071 miles

Rear brake pipes have some slight surface corrosion

Slight play in both tie rods

Fail 17 Sep 2015 96,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes have some slight surface corrosion

Slight play in both tie rods

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,553 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,522 miles

Slight play in the rear antiroll bar 'D' bush's

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,211 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 57,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,876 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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WF58 BMY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WF58 BMY, 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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WF58 BMY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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