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BF08 ZWT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,663 mi
Last recorded205,663 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 205,663 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 200,821 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 200,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 194,617 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 194,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 184,596 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 184,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 170,900 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 170,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 158,161 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 158,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 145,359 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 145,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 132,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 132,334 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 118,387 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear light lens cracked.

RH handbrake cable guide badly worn.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,492 miles

Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,239 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,090 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,165 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 ZWT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWT, 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 ZWT registered?

BF08 ZWT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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