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BG08 VGV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,451 mi
Last recorded101,451 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 101,451 miles

Front Lower 2 x outer steps rusty

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills door steps / arch / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills / floor / arch / door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 101,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills / floor / door steps / arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills/ door step / arch / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer both outer side steps corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 99,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,516 miles

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills /floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 95,471 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills /floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,903 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,681 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 84,676 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 82,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,161 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /surface rust (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 75,161 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /surface rust (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,533 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,557 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,211 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,593 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,570 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 60,908 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,020 miles

N/S/Front tyre has a small slice on the inner sidewall

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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 VGV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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