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BF08 ZZW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,291 mi
Last recorded135,291 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 135,291 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sill corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,275 miles

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 128,428 miles

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

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2023 128,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,631 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 120,844 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 116,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,217 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside quite rusty in places

Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,030 miles

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 92,978 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,280 miles

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Upper flexi (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Upper flexi (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,919 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,940 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,172 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,327 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,781 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 29,781 miles

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

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 ZZW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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