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BG08 VGA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,990 mi
Last recorded173,990 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 173,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 173,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 170,513 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 170,513 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 163,508 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Surface rust underfloor

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 156,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Surface rust under floor

Fail 18 Feb 2022 156,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Surface rust under floor

Pass 18 Feb 2021 154,776 miles

4x4 light intermittently showing

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface rust under

Undertray and covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 156,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under

Transmission light showing intermittently

Fail 18 Jan 2020 156,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under

Transmission light showing intermittently

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 151,779 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 141,072 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 9 Sep 2016 141,072 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 10 Sep 2015 138,807 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 138,716 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 134,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,184 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 85,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,545 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 VGA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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