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BG08 VGP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,408 mi
Last recorded169,408 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 169,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 158,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 158,933 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced HUB BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced HUB BUSH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 145,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 130,242 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 130,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 117,727 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,450 miles

o/s/r top suspension arm inner bush worn

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,249 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 92,709 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread

freeplay in front lower arm bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,709 miles

both front tyres low on tread

freeplay in front lower arm bushes

Pass 1 May 2013 77,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,438 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,727 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,727 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VGP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 VGP, 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 VGP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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