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BD08 OVU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,239 mi
Last recorded151,239 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 151,239 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 140,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 134,270 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 126,628 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2023 126,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2022 119,568 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2022 119,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,364 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in steering

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,070 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 95,525 miles

Note: Some brake pipes not visible

Offside front upper brake hose ferrule corroding

Rear tyres low on treads/worn to the limit

Fail 10 May 2018 95,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/transverse rear sections (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Note: Some brake pipes not visible

Offside front upper brake hose ferrule corroding

Rear tyres low on treads/worn to the limit

Pass 10 May 2017 84,716 miles

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Fail 10 May 2017 84,707 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal-to-metal; disc damaged (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 75,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 71,040 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 60,377 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 52,156 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,795 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 OVU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

BD08 OVU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BD08 OVU safe to buy?

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