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BD08 MLX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,359 mi
Last recorded153,359 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 MLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 153,359 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 151,383 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 151,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 134,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers wiper split, but still clears screen efectivly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 134,735 miles

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

drivers wiper split, but still clears screen efectivly

Pass 6 Jun 2012 117,322 miles

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

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

play in steering rack inner joint n/s

Pass 23 May 2012 117,269 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2011 86,904 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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BD08 MLX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLX, 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 BD08 MLX registered?

BD08 MLX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BD08 MLX safe to buy?

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