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BD08 VTU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,526 mi
Last recorded110,526 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 110,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 108,144 miles

rear axle leaking oil - excessive.

Pass 21 Nov 2023 102,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,438 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,973 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 92,904 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 87,097 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 87,097 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 77,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 77,100 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 62,073 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CANVAS

Pass 7 May 2014 52,180 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 47,224 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 36,549 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 36,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,011 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 VTU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

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

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