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BF08 LVR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,202 mi
Last recorded102,202 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 LVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 102,202 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 102,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 101,201 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,910 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 99,910 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,182 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 89,262 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,641 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BF08 LVR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF08 LVR, 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 BF08 LVR registered?

BF08 LVR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 LVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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