MOT Status
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165,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake pad warning indicator insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess split / holed but still operating correctly (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
wipers deteriorating
Engine mil illuminated
N/s/r reflector damaged
Small chips on windscreen
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine mil illuminated
N/s/r reflector damaged
Small chips on windscreen
Evidence of heat application to o/s/f wheel
Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination
Some uneven wear to front tyres
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Evidence of heat application to o/s/f wheel
Front brake discs worn beyond service limits
Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination
Some uneven wear to front tyres
Battery light on at time test
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery light on at time test
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm ball joint
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG08 DRV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BG08 DRV, 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 BG08 DRV registered?
BG08 DRV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 2008.
Is BG08 DRV safe to buy?
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