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BG08 VGT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,652 mi
Last recorded139,652 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 139,652 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in n/s/r tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 139,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Next to heat shields (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 139,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal brake pipe next to heat shields. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on engine side of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,313 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,744 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres tread bald inner edges of tyre no ply or cords visable (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres tread bald inner edges of tyre no ply or cords visable (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,885 miles

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

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

auxillary belt tensioner worn

propshaft support bearing worn

steering rack arms slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2014 40,241 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,320 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,196 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre on the inner sidewall.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,721 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 VGT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

BG08 VGT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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