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BG08 OUM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,518 mi
Last recorded146,518 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 OUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 146,518 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 146,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has a temp repair

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 133,248 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 124,085 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 124,084 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 114,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,906 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 107,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,490 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 91,205 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 88,610 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,914 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,579 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 OUM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

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

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