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BG08 DVY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s - front facing arms (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake pads wearing low

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 107,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 97,279 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

slight play in inner steering arm joints

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 87,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 70,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

pads low light on

Fail 27 Jul 2013 70,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine light on

pads low light on

Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,216 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 57,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,646 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2011 52,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

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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BG08 DVY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DVY, 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 DVY registered?

BG08 DVY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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