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154,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Body and chassis have slight corrosion
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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 ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row near anchorage point (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
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 ()
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)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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)
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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?
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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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