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BG08 VGX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,991 mi
Last recorded164,991 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 164,991 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 154,139 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 154,139 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 143,512 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 143,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 131,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 131,122 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 117,473 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 117,473 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 99,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,853 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Slight play in nearside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 57,511 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 57,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rearmost seat belts not inspected.Seats folded down & covered.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,381 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 33,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VGX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

BG08 VGX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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