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BD08 VSL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,598 mi
Last recorded131,598 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 131,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis and underside of car has surface

Pass 21 Jan 2025 123,323 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 123,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 112,972 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 109,533 miles

surface corossion on inner sills,rear flexi unions and suspension components

Fail 21 Dec 2022 109,533 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads low

surface corossion on inner sills, flexi unions and suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,368 miles

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,524 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 100,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 100,994 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture osr brake pipe burst/leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,782 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,476 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,332 miles

O/s/f brake hose not secured in bracket,resecured

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,806 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,730 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 VSL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange 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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

BD08 VSL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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