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B16 DAC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,323 mi
Last recorded150,323 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 150,323 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 150,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2024 140,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

chassis corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded, sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2022 140,463 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 136,656 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,844 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2019 127,525 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 127,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,291 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,290 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Fail 2 Jun 2016 93,289 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing severely also motor failure park brake stuck on (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,469 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,997 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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B16 DAC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B16 DAC, 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 B16 DAC registered?

B16 DAC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is B16 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 DAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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