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AD08 BXH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,313 mi
Last recorded140,313 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 140,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 134,297 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 134,297 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,143 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner face worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 114,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear camber bolt not tight. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm front bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner face worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,062 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,393 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 106,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Wearing on edges ()

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall /Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,532 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 95,523 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,505 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,460 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,733 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 BXH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BXH, 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 BXH registered?

AD08 BXH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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