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BG08 DWK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,350 mi
Last recorded125,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 125,350 miles

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

foot steps rusted

Fail 22 Jul 2026 125,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

foot steps rusted

Pass 28 Jan 2026 124,062 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 121,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 120,742 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,784 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,689 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 109,747 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 109,720 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,396 miles

unable to print smoke test (PASS)

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,450 miles

Brake wear light on, front pads worn // discs lipped and corroded

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Fail 20 Jan 2017 90,437 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake wear light on, front pads worn // discs lipped and corroded

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,370 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp innop

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

brake wear warning lamp on dash

child seat fitted unable to fully check rear seat belts

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,891 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 41,968 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,095 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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BG08 DWK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG08 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

BG08 DWK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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