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BG08 ECV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,616 mi
Last recorded159,616 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 159,616 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease oozing out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease oozing out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 159,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease oozing out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease oozing out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 148,204 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 148,204 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 148,203 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexi hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 131,370 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 110,774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,738 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,693 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 ECV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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