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AD08 BVN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,391 mi
Last recorded37,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,391 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 37,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,779 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 31,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,800 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 29,800 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 26,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,983 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,974 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,625 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 BVN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BVN, 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 AD08 BVN registered?

AD08 BVN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is AD08 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 BVN shows 18 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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