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BG08 OUJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,113 mi
Last recorded137,113 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 OUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 137,113 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 132,494 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,497 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,916 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 107,000 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 107,000 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,777 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,010 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 78,010 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,346 miles

sligh play in both front lower arm bushes

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering

Pass 21 May 2011 55,171 miles

play in both front lower arms

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering

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 OUJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

BG08 OUJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is BG08 OUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 OUJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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