MOT Status
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138,217 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MIL illuminated indicating an engine fault
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened air suspension strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened air suspension strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MIL illuminated indicating an engine fault
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MIL illuminated indicating an engine fault
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
both front air suspension struts slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
MIL illuminated indicating an engine fault
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
both front air suspension struts slightly corroded
Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 x engine undertray bolts loose
Parking brake efficiency close to lowest requirement
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 x engine undertray bolts loose
MIL illuminated
Parking brake efficiency close to lowest requirement
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs , faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front axle damp possible slight oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 .25 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 .25 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak possably from gearbox
slight play in steering joints
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG08 EBM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 EBM, 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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BG08 EBM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2008.
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