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BF08 ZYG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,265 mi
Last recorded120,265 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 120,265 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2019 106,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,111 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 99,111 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,037 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

vehicle structure corroded & all suspension parts corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,941 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 76,941 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,828 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,512 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,150 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,738 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 ZYG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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