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AD08 BSV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,168 mi
Last recorded163,168 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 163,168 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear inner mudflaps missing ,brackets hanging loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 163,168 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle broken (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour (5.3.1m)

Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (5.3.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner mudflaps missing ,brackets hanging loose

Pass 21 Mar 2017 158,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 149,875 miles

n/s front tyre getting low

no spare wheel fitted

o/s front mud flap deteriating ,loose

o/s front tyre on limit for wear worn on inner tread

rear axle tyres on limit for wear , worn on inner tread

red surface rust underside generally

Pass 6 Mar 2015 141,664 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 115,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,686 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,476 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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AD08 BSV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AD08 BSV, 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 AD08 BSV registered?

AD08 BSV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AD08 BSV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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