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BG08 VFK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,897 mi
Last recorded127,897 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 127,897 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 127,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not working (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,753 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,615 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,159 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,723 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,928 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 25,734 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,077 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 13,431 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 VFK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

BG08 VFK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BG08 VFK safe to buy?

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