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BF08 MJU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,504 mi
Last recorded145,504 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 145,504 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 139,093 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 132,615 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2023 132,615 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2022 125,230 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,384 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 117,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,031 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 110,031 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,714 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 100,710 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,918 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,595 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 67,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,196 miles

Nail in NS/F tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in NS/F tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,951 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,331 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 50,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,760 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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BF08 MJU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF08 MJU, 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 BF08 MJU registered?

BF08 MJU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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