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BD08 VTL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,439 mi
Last recorded37,439 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 37,439 miles

o/s/f wheel outer rim damaged

o/s/r brake disc back plate corroded

tested as presented, rear row seats not in use

Pass 6 Aug 2025 37,417 miles

o/s/f wheel outer rim damaged

tested as presented rear row seats not in use

Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,385 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 13 Sep 2023 37,385 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 36,108 miles

General corossion to vehicle underside

Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,130 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 35,130 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 33,852 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,683 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,523 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 17,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,319 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 VTL 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 88.2%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

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

Is BD08 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 VTL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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