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AD08 BWU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,178 mi
Last recorded115,178 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 115,178 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter wet (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

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

Pass 17 May 2024 111,248 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 109,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 May 2023 109,875 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 108,283 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 105,978 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 105,976 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,119 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,690 miles

under-covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,905 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 92,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,960 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 88,960 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 79,542 miles

General corrosion to underside

Nearside front tyre outer edge feathering

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,490 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 79,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,524 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,115 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs excessivly worn

N/S bottom ball joint very slight lift

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes slighty worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,466 miles

N/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyres all on 3mm (235/70/17)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 54,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyres all on 3mm (235/70/17)

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 BWU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 AD08 BWU, 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 BWU registered?

AD08 BWU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AD08 BWU safe to buy?

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