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BD08 KSN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,521 mi
Last recorded218,521 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 218,521 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 9 May 2025 207,256 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 202,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 195,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Outer signs of rust on outer sill

Fail 24 Nov 2022 195,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Outer signs of rust on outer sill

Pass 26 Nov 2021 186,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar 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 forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 179,299 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 179,297 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 170,040 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 158,700 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt clasp casing broken but not affecting operation

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Buckle holding button missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 158,671 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt clasp casing broken but not affecting operation

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Buckle holding button missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 147,848 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2017 147,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 137,941 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Under floor near & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Near & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,630 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,547 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,568 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,748 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BD08 KSN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 BD08 KSN, 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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BD08 KSN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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