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B17 BME

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,557 mi
Last recorded135,557 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 135,557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 125,524 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,406 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 114,303 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,100 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,752 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension hydro bushes play n/s and o/s

front fog lights inop

Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,293 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 58,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,511 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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B17 BME 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 B17 BME, 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 B17 BME registered?

B17 BME is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is B17 BME safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 BME 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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