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BG08 OMY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

219,754 mi
Last recorded219,754 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 OMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 219,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 214,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively may require attention (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake efficiency low 18%

nearside front brake pads worn / wearing

Pass 29 Jan 2024 210,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 210,447 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded and leaking across axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front tyre treads slight skuffed

play in offside rear hub / bearing area.will require attention

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2023 203,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre sections going over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 193,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt webbing slight worn

Fail 7 Mar 2022 192,769 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt webbing slight worn

Pass 14 Apr 2021 183,328 miles

drivers seat belt webbing slight worn

Pass 28 Apr 2020 175,384 miles

drivers front seat belt slight worn

Pass 15 Apr 2019 166,541 miles

nearside rear wheel slight binding? rear inner brake pads worn / wearing

Pass 9 Apr 2018 156,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 145,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,299 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 135,299 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspenion bellows cover torn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 115,439 miles

strong advise! play in nearside front wheel,wheel bearing,front hub area.

Pass 3 May 2013 111,047 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 94,846 miles

1) srs light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 5 May 2011 74,238 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 OMY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OMY, 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 OMY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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