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BF08 ZZT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,143 mi
Last recorded177,143 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 177,143 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to front flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 164,269 miles

Lower Lower under trays fitted obscuring compoonents

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 164,239 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Drive shaft centre bearing (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Lower Lower under trays fitted obscuring compoonents

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 157,242 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 152,537 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 145,402 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 137,473 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 126,181 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2019 126,181 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,363 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 116,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear body trim slightly insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,579 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,843 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

diesel tank area has slight weapage.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,843 miles

diesel tank area has slight weapage.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,002 miles

front brake dicsc worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,964 miles

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

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 ZZT 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 78.9%.

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

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