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BG08 OVB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,685 mi
Last recorded131,685 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 113,306 miles

both rear tyres wearing very slightly on inner edges

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light misting of oil around nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,344 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 53,433 miles

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

slight play in n/s/f and o/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 OVB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

BG08 OVB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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