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BD08 VSV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

154,741 mi
Last recorded154,741 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 154,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 152,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill plus limited inspection due to plastic oversills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 152,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and limited inspection due to plastic oversills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill plus limited inspection due to plastic oversills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 151,086 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 149,858 miles

Body and chassis have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 147,042 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 147,042 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,525 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 135,981 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 135,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,208 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row near anchorage point (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 125,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row near anchorage point (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 112,531 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 112,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,869 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,026 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,865 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 77,649 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 66,751 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r h/brake cable bracket worn

play developing in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,751 miles

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

o/s/r h/brake cable bracket worn

play developing in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,520 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 52,520 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,497 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 35,501 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 35,475 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 23,922 miles

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

Nearside 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 VSV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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