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BF08 ZXH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 96,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 96,111 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 96,094 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 94,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,051 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 88,051 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKE PERFORMANCE NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO VEHICLE STEERING AND SUSPENION DANGEROUS. UNABLE TO ROAD TEST. (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

STRONGLY ADVISE VEHICLE NOT TO BE DRIVEN DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION AND STEERING CONTROL DANGEROUS.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,417 miles

EML on.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 79,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

EML on.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,022 miles

EML on.

n/s & o/s front tyre worn on edges close to limit.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 68,022 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

EML on.

n/s & o/s front tyre worn on edges close to limit.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,348 miles

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear

Fail 6 Aug 2014 56,348 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear

Pass 6 Aug 2013 44,267 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,342 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,695 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 23,694 miles

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

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 ZXH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

BF08 ZXH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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