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BD08 VSZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

159,369 mi
Last recorded159,369 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 159,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 151,395 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 146,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 141,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 135,646 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 128,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 122,627 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,953 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,485 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,946 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 65,220 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2013 49,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 49,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 19,991 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 VSZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD08 VSZ registered?

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

Is BD08 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 VSZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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