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BF08 ZZL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,979 mi
Last recorded124,979 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body surface corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2022 124,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2021 112,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,573 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

ferralls on both front brake hoses rusty.

rear discs rusty worn & pitted.

under side of vehicle rusty.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 103,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted.

ferralls on both front brake hoses rusty.

rear discs rusty worn & pitted.

under side of vehicle rusty.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 95,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 95,019 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 66,252 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,044 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers starting to streak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front discs badly worn and heated

rear discs badly worn and heated

Fail 5 Aug 2014 43,209 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front discs badly worn and heated

rear discs badly worn and heated

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 37,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn and cut on outer edge scuffed on outer sidewall cords not visible

slight play at offside steering rack end joint

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,447 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 ZZL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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